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 3888567 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890475 epoch_slot_no: 2475 block_no: 3888390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-12 11:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa57ce9075291e448a9c71fe53f210bceb906275d0d53df10343a572ccf854c68Block Operator
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