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 3889436 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891344 epoch_slot_no: 3344 block_no: 3889259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5967 time: 2020-03-12 16:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b66aa718bc352d842ee4750117a9dbbd12eec3a01bb60bba546b7882e96472Block Operator
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