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 3886422 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3888330 epoch_slot_no: 330 block_no: 3886245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1864 time: 2020-03-11 23:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6dba284c7ab7b3ddb2afafada522c83a97c11c9735f10198644a0102cc62f1bBlock Operator
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