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 3887403 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3889311 epoch_slot_no: 1311 block_no: 3887226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 05:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1305dac9a7fef714fed2f1da8cdc198b23b9f30a7e3f59c176873f48b06ed61aBlock Operator
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