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 3888172 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3890080 epoch_slot_no: 2080 block_no: 3887995 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5647 time: 2020-03-12 09:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ab19598e9e9ee77b5b1ae418256d45ef31ac816091412dcc13780496bad3f0Block Operator
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