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 3888833 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890741 epoch_slot_no: 2741 block_no: 3888656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6655 time: 2020-03-12 12:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9194ef7c3fe371aaee3f5ac35a54910c0df799bbc1df3f1f48c0f147004c3710Block Operator
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