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 3889951 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891859 epoch_slot_no: 3859 block_no: 3889774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-12 19:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52cb42bd2f927991f92216f6893a8eabcb02f1f0ca50cf8d69e0aec56fa322f8Block Operator
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