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 3888908 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3890816 epoch_slot_no: 2816 block_no: 3888731 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4777 time: 2020-03-12 13:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374babc6d9f8c323dec207460c2c09ec1bcf732862fc55cfc5369949f18f4a0dBlock Operator
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