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 3884685 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886590 epoch_slot_no: 20190 block_no: 3884508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1959 time: 2020-03-11 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8426b678bc7bd71578b013e0c2ef6d43b3f0be53c0ec517149b7acb8dc86642Block Operator
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