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 3888854 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890762 epoch_slot_no: 2762 block_no: 3888677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1614 time: 2020-03-12 13:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd099182ca6510d431ac0fdb2357c9d90ba94e031215e3cd8dd68d1908229120Block Operator
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