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 3889687 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891595 epoch_slot_no: 3595 block_no: 3889510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-12 17:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f706c11e4f8be762d5b51590ced0b2bef49e39f1a430da7ff8130b67562ebfBlock Operator
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