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 3889262 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891170 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 3889085 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-12 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0a4b5f84435a85cad5ba3d7f4b448ec94201eacd00c27ea0aeb1dfedd0b06a9Block Operator
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