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 3884510 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886415 epoch_slot_no: 20015 block_no: 3884333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2020-03-11 12:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631b05863fa60926bd3a7fdd1f8602f4271783b0cad50a7036270ea4e36ba2b8Block Operator
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