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 3887746 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889654 epoch_slot_no: 1654 block_no: 3887569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2590 time: 2020-03-12 06:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6b7084dcc783d458471790c4ac3fbbb1df73849d6afca0bbc444794129cef8Block Operator
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