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 3887534 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3889442 epoch_slot_no: 1442 block_no: 3887357 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2358 time: 2020-03-12 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f83d6db90ac89f076e3656d4167889e7c64aed702a2a7298407dcd23bf505c7Block Operator
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