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 3886043 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3887951 epoch_slot_no: 21551 block_no: 3885866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-03-11 21:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa9b637c063330ef469d3e1241f518e575ec75b6627fc1f8dea10841f4af71aBlock Operator
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