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 3886923 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3888831 epoch_slot_no: 831 block_no: 3886746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-12 02:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24e03325e900567737041d7cf45e15bfdb95571c9307cfe685cfc4a3c0dfc9f4Block Operator
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