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 3885515 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887422 epoch_slot_no: 21022 block_no: 3885338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2048 time: 2020-03-11 18:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6b328d39146b6802655df3755fcb7ca86706d9929934e4384c1e80c4ff8c5b3Block Operator
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