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 3886911 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3888819 epoch_slot_no: 819 block_no: 3886734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1451 time: 2020-03-12 02:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb352a4984b55041041056a801699901535899c4fe47a732be2eff8dc049c9fc2Block Operator
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