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 3888035 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3889943 epoch_slot_no: 1943 block_no: 3887858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5759 time: 2020-03-12 08:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8cd07b50a2d4a08db881e23dcd9ad2e00f91611c4f0ef01a20e9c46d8d9baaBlock Operator
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