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 3889265 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891173 epoch_slot_no: 3173 block_no: 3889088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-12 15:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc065c7305ab860f1171a104a4f43aa6ce782951285b29b5a04fc3406a730daBlock Operator
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