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 3884988 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886893 epoch_slot_no: 20493 block_no: 3884811 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-03-11 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19695dc93346aa48826bc6a7536663c8f19c7888fa8d031f327c165ccf6552b9Block Operator
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