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 3889506 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891414 epoch_slot_no: 3414 block_no: 3889329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2133 time: 2020-03-12 16:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a60aebdb1921068620e89571a34d25545d2bf324c7a1bc8886b919d7972ee1bBlock Operator
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