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 3886027 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3887935 epoch_slot_no: 21535 block_no: 3885850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4511 time: 2020-03-11 21:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62182129e62baa80239c6f71574b6062c7abe2c64cc01b0391735c0ca6f9d52bBlock Operator
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