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 3886976 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888884 epoch_slot_no: 884 block_no: 3886799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96c4c66cf0a2099ba4fa5dec98e7a8f292fb6a038e3112a55773dbc9e40a6fb8Block Operator
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