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 3888971 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890879 epoch_slot_no: 2879 block_no: 3888794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1647 time: 2020-03-12 13:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf15cccab376142f2bbb36ab87f846fb2d8965ddf63be315f7329d8fd1af9ab78Block Operator
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