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 3889056 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890964 epoch_slot_no: 2964 block_no: 3888879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5696 time: 2020-03-12 14:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x567df6e3f3a55349b6147a679aadb89755faad643a5fa8f9e4131cbfd5e1a681Block Operator
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