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 3886870 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888778 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 3886693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-12 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30039eed18643df849055937227316f759c4b9eb539f300f9ecb61d2146b22f0Block Operator
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