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 3889217 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891125 epoch_slot_no: 3125 block_no: 3889040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3518 time: 2020-03-12 15:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4123128c4890edc1f2fa6cbfcfe924aed09c6d19a3fa763e23a6831c64d0d63dBlock Operator
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