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 3887873 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889781 epoch_slot_no: 1781 block_no: 3887696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-12 07:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5111a0906f6b04c5052c603cfd131dd94463d350b1146dc4c5f602ca7bcd7b00Block Operator
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