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 3888955 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890863 epoch_slot_no: 2863 block_no: 3888778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2618 time: 2020-03-12 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe84d42dad0077a9494918aef1480b12a3e42d1f0f664700be1df650f75298a1Block Operator
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