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 3889274 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891182 epoch_slot_no: 3182 block_no: 3889097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1984 time: 2020-03-12 15:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36886f12cd6b96562931210730ee6ef1a522b375194d90498e28b966e019819cBlock Operator
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