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 3889679 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3891587 epoch_slot_no: 3587 block_no: 3889502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3500 time: 2020-03-12 17:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e0e844ea9053f316e37b7f510c7c4c9b5e0543909b12b927cf576a7de105f7aBlock Operator
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