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 3884144 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3886049 epoch_slot_no: 19649 block_no: 3883967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1582 time: 2020-03-11 10:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80414ed3431c8879b328c2d552d37ba2c69c4891948be0df4a5381af62e6bde6Block Operator
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