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 3888082 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3889990 epoch_slot_no: 1990 block_no: 3887905 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2662 time: 2020-03-12 08:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac27e23ab01532a1819f2f43ba5c92744f5d07e9ee6213a2a3cbbe326b4bc7deBlock Operator
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