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 3885571 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887479 epoch_slot_no: 21079 block_no: 3885394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2020-03-11 18:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd43db5a7c5a96f12c75e129cbb5ad1e44af3cc164e2f4e75fe454fd6d052500eBlock Operator
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