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 3888034 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3889942 epoch_slot_no: 1942 block_no: 3887857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9010 time: 2020-03-12 08:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca5e89b8ac065a4796c69cca254d495ad42b3556c1705c2ad4a737cce3ecc91Block Operator
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