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 3888421 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3890329 epoch_slot_no: 2329 block_no: 3888244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5468 time: 2020-03-12 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8247417587780276aea5f5b050dcd03a1a4dbac5047db65f96f679a816741dd8Block Operator
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