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 3889603 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3891511 epoch_slot_no: 3511 block_no: 3889426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2686 time: 2020-03-12 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab6d7b7b03e8fa405dbf3e3d26d3a34d4f79772c4c57892568eddfa768fc602Block Operator
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