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 3884522 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886427 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 3884345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-11 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ee222717c087e82e3504b99777c8f6f1d7528a6f1128453e65cc5882e1af96Block Operator
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