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 3889947 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891855 epoch_slot_no: 3855 block_no: 3889770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1447 time: 2020-03-12 19:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8412ad04466ee69e1886fe93bd960e66eda4e7f0917f9c394ea0fa019fe3ed8dBlock Operator
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