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 3887039 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888947 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3886862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10044 time: 2020-03-12 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a236eebc77d798e6b7a2f0388d4a3936fc6783d196b8bcc8b2e49038f1319eeBlock Operator
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