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 3889524 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891432 epoch_slot_no: 3432 block_no: 3889347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 16:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a50e30f3e34edd69373e52a67c7bc368fb0f9f2f53ca34d301707cfa3fe5170Block Operator
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