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 3886139 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888047 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 3885962 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2020-03-11 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6c39e7c8466c6c6ec6755a7f4863d199e2678528743644da6c2b8346986119Block Operator
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