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 3887759 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3889667 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 3887582 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4405 time: 2020-03-12 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7013c7fe389fd1c35e7a8d839968fe40d7167094de85e3733d7e5362c80b2e6Block Operator
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