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 3884542 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886447 epoch_slot_no: 20047 block_no: 3884365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2202 time: 2020-03-11 13:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11faf8116f8dff0cd39a9c8f2f1f2a8248639340825c84551062b44867df3bb1Block Operator
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