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 3888413 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3890321 epoch_slot_no: 2321 block_no: 3888236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3475 time: 2020-03-12 10:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7fd4ccbc47e2c6007a8c9fcc63c158d3ead340957a1b3a00d4cb38b2eef77cBlock Operator
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