A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3883939 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885844 epoch_slot_no: 19444 block_no: 3883762 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-11 09:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cdcd3b630509aa9f38974e66fa6a3cb1720a3bd26565ae6431a6248c6ee9d72Block Operator
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