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 3889212 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891120 epoch_slot_no: 3120 block_no: 3889035 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2137 time: 2020-03-12 15:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5fa88c7b653f39f12f78c4da88b13a07ec57f628177f12670b878a68bf3ddaBlock Operator
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