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 3886845 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888753 epoch_slot_no: 753 block_no: 3886668 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 01:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f150f1660f7a1094e539de8976c175c994112be1108ba6826ec1fc6488d8d39Block Operator
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