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 3889456 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891364 epoch_slot_no: 3364 block_no: 3889279 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-12 16:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ca66dbfd9ccf6fa65e75c0f3f9b18912788f046ee69bfab69c2d6a0b1a9b9fBlock Operator
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