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 3889259 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891167 epoch_slot_no: 3167 block_no: 3889082 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-12 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a867a2a8b65b8fd5260c2b64302a6db747dd7df8bb372e40310160b13b1461fBlock Operator
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