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 3888580 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890488 epoch_slot_no: 2488 block_no: 3888403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2858 time: 2020-03-12 11:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd905dd71bced02681482e06c719d4a368d1bb805b822d4e733593f3e57a2f110Block Operator
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