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 3889253 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891161 epoch_slot_no: 3161 block_no: 3889076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-12 15:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782b995826d204136a5409f1d587b1965727b5e25014ef17c47798bdd1f67ccbBlock Operator
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