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 3888722 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890630 epoch_slot_no: 2630 block_no: 3888545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2020-03-12 12:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e47a876140d0a68d6b331ae2c8940af19d2a12fbcfb8b905c31ae35dd949641Block Operator
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