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 3884637 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886542 epoch_slot_no: 20142 block_no: 3884460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-03-11 13:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d16f109af34bbe5a008e2015369638b6a576242258ac926b0d35c88cfbd2288Block Operator
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