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 3885391 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3887297 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3885214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5003 time: 2020-03-11 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8341442096f3ea2a9616ea130d1ac65ae531c7ccb1ed20168a29d6f7609361baBlock Operator
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