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 3884658 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886563 epoch_slot_no: 20163 block_no: 3884481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4aff0d3ccdf3fd6b1fecf3d2796a7ff1e1eca49f4ce94769bbc632b0c97805fBlock Operator
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