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 3889413 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3891321 epoch_slot_no: 3321 block_no: 3889236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2354 time: 2020-03-12 16:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb478aab1e3996dcac7600bc6aadae88475276c0e871847b2d8864973c04a9e03Block Operator
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