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 3888962 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890870 epoch_slot_no: 2870 block_no: 3888785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1537 time: 2020-03-12 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf562323460a988405983f4917db31575dac1534048969f7436f780755bfd3fcBlock Operator
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