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 3888482 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890390 epoch_slot_no: 2390 block_no: 3888305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-12 11:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa628b57c74cd44831d6977b946f07bb5df6757c74b8da4b2071eea0f2b1eaf36Block Operator
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