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 3884195 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886100 epoch_slot_no: 19700 block_no: 3884018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-11 11:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6897904998d74278e7d4a2147b100fdf07e02806a57d9a3047bba92d80a48bBlock Operator
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