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 3887037 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3888945 epoch_slot_no: 945 block_no: 3886860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 02:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ed761c3f89205bdd7f9cc6cc51530dc24e654c2c3ad3b69d00996e9dca565dBlock Operator
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