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 3885690 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887598 epoch_slot_no: 21198 block_no: 3885513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1317 time: 2020-03-11 19:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf260247eb9886e2a83342b4001e14add32d3ba56769373b0b562298ba9b9f032Block Operator
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