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 3884210 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886115 epoch_slot_no: 19715 block_no: 3884033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 11:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bdbdd127631b8b08a24b7de243e0229333a089493794f097ac2997f4872b37eBlock Operator
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