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 3887406 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889314 epoch_slot_no: 1314 block_no: 3887229 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3561 time: 2020-03-12 05:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c8bbbad5e1ffa5ba5c9bf2a296168b65dc5471e1fe220fb4c34eb28f5e3f47Block Operator
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