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 3884765 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886670 epoch_slot_no: 20270 block_no: 3884588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-11 14:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22db432d3ed2d21657879ac1220f2c389a22c41e65cf7aec2ed89a7ae9bbe67Block Operator
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