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 3884781 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886686 epoch_slot_no: 20286 block_no: 3884604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1606 time: 2020-03-11 14:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3749fa30545fc1d4c0aab09a481098803129433408b83344f9a4482edd9e18Block Operator
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