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 3887080 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3888988 epoch_slot_no: 988 block_no: 3886903 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-12 03:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ad5b1da1f3c9485493877c1394795ed68634edf4e77c063b8064d40554871dBlock Operator
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