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 3886634 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888542 epoch_slot_no: 542 block_no: 3886457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1686 time: 2020-03-12 00:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73a967afa6a14191de8d43af1259412040fd2645229d3e203c5fd294fc995caBlock Operator
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