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 3886496 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888404 epoch_slot_no: 404 block_no: 3886319 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60dcf064cd549f10859f3e198895e141da239ecbbc8a814bec42d8453c82117cBlock Operator
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