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 3885979 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887887 epoch_slot_no: 21487 block_no: 3885802 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2590 time: 2020-03-11 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130e4b42208b0ff0193fc49c4c48a071d00d5bff166d04af1d732df414e43e68Block Operator
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