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 3887436 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889344 epoch_slot_no: 1344 block_no: 3887259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2020-03-12 05:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa81cee517eef0ea54addb5deb418a4a0e1eaec43127ece664b0bd7ba5e18c1e2Block Operator
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