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 3884991 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3886896 epoch_slot_no: 20496 block_no: 3884814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-03-11 15:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28718bc4543d604740588752c97bd151925c8ae964488c3080ec4693f238f458Block Operator
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