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 3889483 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3891391 epoch_slot_no: 3391 block_no: 3889306 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4451 time: 2020-03-12 16:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d959c9cda13a8d18a3694985541d27a8bc1f6b0417c8c036a1b4fcf4ee5d3a2Block Operator
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