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 3888157 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890065 epoch_slot_no: 2065 block_no: 3887980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2005 time: 2020-03-12 09:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d63027b611dbb42a18b55362b958b741067abcb7aa53a28da3a5bf89cbf6bbdBlock Operator
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