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 3886186 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888094 epoch_slot_no: 94 block_no: 3886009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 961 time: 2020-03-11 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e8f04cdf9be6ca6f50f7030ddb1b0e3edde08713425bd277bd44380bc8811cBlock Operator
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