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 3884203 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886108 epoch_slot_no: 19708 block_no: 3884026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-11 11:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ebc4af4ce15d842f3cc9d9b2a3b913940ede3710ac1ba046ac47ebf86b6d09cBlock Operator
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