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 3888212 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890120 epoch_slot_no: 2120 block_no: 3888035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3092 time: 2020-03-12 09:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70324c89933211a80365d7be9cee11e76093b6943ddf8e2e69c2527b7aea90a3Block Operator
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