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 3886739 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888647 epoch_slot_no: 647 block_no: 3886562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd966a03f8311e2fafee0ffd30e0361c1ad3e5b304ad1b4d7da6c1d8d297cefc7Block Operator
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