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 3888392 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890300 epoch_slot_no: 2300 block_no: 3888215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-12 10:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b69ea19cab1e8a61e7ab649ea533b8d91b03cfbf64253a0389102b262681c4Block Operator
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