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 3888443 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890351 epoch_slot_no: 2351 block_no: 3888266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-12 10:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04f7ede688646aacf7c9c66947855c38058c967e20631aadb43c475bb0db3444Block Operator
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