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 3888675 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3890583 epoch_slot_no: 2583 block_no: 3888498 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3844 time: 2020-03-12 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727ebc1519caccc3ebdb23df60a914db1d9432a29879b0eba5b96268c8184683Block Operator
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