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 3885771 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887679 epoch_slot_no: 21279 block_no: 3885594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5102 time: 2020-03-11 19:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2701cacfd7fa1a243b0e1cabc5a6d355f830df127988fb50e6bb9e73f9bed3bBlock Operator
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