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 3889619 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3891527 epoch_slot_no: 3527 block_no: 3889442 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1898 time: 2020-03-12 17:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42167813d38f92c6c49c033b4d56f60f22b537b7c2acbb112990338fc3a9ff77Block Operator
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