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 3889760 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891668 epoch_slot_no: 3668 block_no: 3889583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-12 18:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2876c8d437cfb0df0f6957ee5d055457c5de22da4e288109ce141a9c2ea392f5Block Operator
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