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 3886773 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3888681 epoch_slot_no: 681 block_no: 3886596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-12 01:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bcb96d305222e428cc9a71ead72d5c160681187b4538fa7993b6682c206433eBlock Operator
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