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 3887696 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3889604 epoch_slot_no: 1604 block_no: 3887519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2773 time: 2020-03-12 06:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf05a6c6f07bd4dd23dce36b5f9acfe76db46555744aa83290ee7d5ed71d44eBlock Operator
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