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 3886859 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888767 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 3886682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3342 time: 2020-03-12 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f1f2b92d16f49c40e8f565da96b97b100978b208346320b503fb357afeda8fBlock Operator
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