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 3886712 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888620 epoch_slot_no: 620 block_no: 3886535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 01:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972b63e85369244bcf32a7a9f03f18f3758f09e8ce30186a2f47bf88d3a284fdBlock Operator
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