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 3885020 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886926 epoch_slot_no: 20526 block_no: 3884843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4204 time: 2020-03-11 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x025c5280272ad62032dca3a7cd6c950432edec995e2c7f477f4e6d0b7a798479Block Operator
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