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 3884946 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3886851 epoch_slot_no: 20451 block_no: 3884769 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1647 time: 2020-03-11 15:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b16e41cf9d82d78321463f49771c6aad30954a44c1efa46980511629e20b6b9Block Operator
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