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 3885372 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887278 epoch_slot_no: 20878 block_no: 3885195 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2460 time: 2020-03-11 17:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12ad74e7ebdd881d292e8f77fc3a5ded095a1c7b579a0d303549b0236206b93Block Operator
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