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 3884227 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886132 epoch_slot_no: 19732 block_no: 3884050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-03-11 11:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x956acebddde1936ce7b56e15ded705a8f641ac82833087fdd5395f1753f0a132Block Operator
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