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 3888410 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3890318 epoch_slot_no: 2318 block_no: 3888233 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3217 time: 2020-03-12 10:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71957be8b12a3e85015c2e71c15d94fc23d67adaa77c522dfc4010a431ca927cBlock Operator
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