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 3887508 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3889416 epoch_slot_no: 1416 block_no: 3887331 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-12 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326da3fc91579fcc570b4058a51168c2e531a1282d0c3443bcf786422aa4d9fcBlock Operator
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