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 3885339 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887245 epoch_slot_no: 20845 block_no: 3885162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2020-03-11 17:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f4cd5894c981007ab350e3a2ae50ccfa16b32863879abf588ef398327687e5Block Operator
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