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 3884015 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885920 epoch_slot_no: 19520 block_no: 3883838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-11 10:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c3be710e20a9c6329e4d8f078d8d8efd686e8acf8eca297e2383fd651c57fbBlock Operator
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