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 3885995 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887903 epoch_slot_no: 21503 block_no: 3885818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1666 time: 2020-03-11 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9abb6cd1d5175d97bd9927b85585d6b0d1115ddeb7d9dd4d0e751b4151ba65Block Operator
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