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 3888240 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890148 epoch_slot_no: 2148 block_no: 3888063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2499 time: 2020-03-12 09:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x235ac132bee7d5790344c4ac6801b71042e8f320f56406524fe9e17ec117630aBlock Operator
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