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 3885739 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887647 epoch_slot_no: 21247 block_no: 3885562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4777 time: 2020-03-11 19:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b1006ea33d29bf5eac1ecdf08b4f5711118bcbede5d61d283c41a73f9ab96aBlock Operator
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