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 3887295 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889203 epoch_slot_no: 1203 block_no: 3887118 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3157 time: 2020-03-12 04:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d3fa75faec90bd51dbc657373b6bcc1bb266f711debddcc9b0498ca3cff725Block Operator
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