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 3888609 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890517 epoch_slot_no: 2517 block_no: 3888432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-12 11:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x519e92d5f6361de3918e7992a0e386262329d2f4c8826ae96663145b1e8d76c8Block Operator
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