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 3884199 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886104 epoch_slot_no: 19704 block_no: 3884022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-11 11:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3173e047851b5ab540397717c19cd8c6dacd2785e23211c1b50f047e35408ffBlock Operator
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