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 3888357 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3890265 epoch_slot_no: 2265 block_no: 3888180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3266 time: 2020-03-12 10:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b12b2b61cd9d2e080131fadfc9a50a967313778ecacaf381e6a51f3f9a3d28Block Operator
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