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 3885196 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887102 epoch_slot_no: 20702 block_no: 3885019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2196 time: 2020-03-11 16:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203d48c46231ec63d2ef3d2cb3db0a63629f72a96b1127050232270ba7b7c046Block Operator
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