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 3889839 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891747 epoch_slot_no: 3747 block_no: 3889662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4821 time: 2020-03-12 18:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdff20ced3b5b9c63c3b93016c75f16b2922a86756adc111eb9122fa595f00551Block Operator
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