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 3888863 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890771 epoch_slot_no: 2771 block_no: 3888686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-12 13:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4950080ac92fa930e5a104ce1c68ee7f2eae54d06d0e26b87ef9d6bf0110a4Block Operator
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