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 3884589 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886494 epoch_slot_no: 20094 block_no: 3884412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-11 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da2b13f27382e4f7c0d72dc1bb845a7e262482d49f3892488783ddab558357aBlock Operator
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