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 3889151 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891059 epoch_slot_no: 3059 block_no: 3888974 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-12 14:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6731577e7346edb0ced10e63331320b4557ea2cc140cf7c9f94d43d60c5bd10bBlock Operator
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