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 3885030 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886936 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 3884853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2107 time: 2020-03-11 15:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fccf760eb7fae2502a4aa10fc27d08fb598f9172a898c09f00d970dd0756588Block Operator
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