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 3888639 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890547 epoch_slot_no: 2547 block_no: 3888462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-12 11:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1cfcd3cb8b5f4402ce7f460236814818d3a0613fdb6f7ebe11e4a048420746aBlock Operator
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