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 3888405 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890313 epoch_slot_no: 2313 block_no: 3888228 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2690 time: 2020-03-12 10:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6337c5fae0a601f7e10f11ec8a74ad251555caadc67db9c62f55b6f61b46efc5Block Operator
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