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 3884717 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886622 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 3884540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1939 time: 2020-03-11 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256eb8c546ebf84b0ec68f8435fb48101e004c0cdcbefc233b7406f650976921Block Operator
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