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 3886809 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888717 epoch_slot_no: 717 block_no: 3886632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2358 time: 2020-03-12 01:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3acf4efc46bef6a2c31058dba43f4e1a1546ab0152ef11b5f68ea7df6213a064Block Operator
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