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 3885599 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887507 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 3885422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2115 time: 2020-03-11 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c0be264ac68794575b0f9dcf9c2edc89829fa13b3decdb66144919f8bef3daBlock Operator
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