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 3885314 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887220 epoch_slot_no: 20820 block_no: 3885137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2020-03-11 17:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae2ecc81d4ed0382f590f58615ebf384cacb15f62933605ef0f9ce5c875de1dfBlock Operator
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