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 3887550 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3889458 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 3887373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2223 time: 2020-03-12 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfa2155354b2d9d0b2c4fef308f5cff4d2f758637971efc8a0b7d87f49f111eBlock Operator
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