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 3885061 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3886967 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3884884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2020-03-11 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a39f949ca8bdac92c55a805a42ac792bcf56c131bc6b6af3f4e773cc6fc868Block Operator
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