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 3889561 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891469 epoch_slot_no: 3469 block_no: 3889384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1637 time: 2020-03-12 17:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa507277b8fab2119be43200bc04fb74d5e1ab5fd97eadfc41b36521277900f7aBlock Operator
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