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 3886829 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3888737 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3886652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6016 time: 2020-03-12 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e893d61a6c28fb5a546bd4001e1689a0228688bcc96b46e49c0b312b5571057Block Operator
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