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 3885543 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887451 epoch_slot_no: 21051 block_no: 3885366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2020-03-11 18:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93f2005b3da67bca533f8a2236345236bc0a9c625a3592fccc5801e717c6fbc3Block Operator
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