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 3889290 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891198 epoch_slot_no: 3198 block_no: 3889113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9267 time: 2020-03-12 15:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05aa7563f351c25fbc7d7e8bd646b01f67d34fe63c82d914b6bbb848a4d7f699Block Operator
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