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 3886704 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888612 epoch_slot_no: 612 block_no: 3886527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2075 time: 2020-03-12 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91aea78d75e023c4194620d86f1ef26aa0a00bd4196e21c1b6b68e89d4a2474Block Operator
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