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 3889510 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891418 epoch_slot_no: 3418 block_no: 3889333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1434 time: 2020-03-12 16:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3174575ca39c4ba1a81250fd38ff9d682cbcdefc9658862093d36e2b4e0c0c0Block Operator
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