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 3884439 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886344 epoch_slot_no: 19944 block_no: 3884262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1686 time: 2020-03-11 12:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d009650ed84eb24b4745d16dcf9dd061453e57076139264d967d21eaf53726Block Operator
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