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 3884207 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886112 epoch_slot_no: 19712 block_no: 3884030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-03-11 11:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa413bec2daef141d648e0d259f33707a5e3cced8d420ad10a960a6f366e3d5d2Block Operator
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