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 3889962 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891870 epoch_slot_no: 3870 block_no: 3889785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2020-03-12 19:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3516f3176b078d7923e057050720588ff538b9862c0165f6de8e36b748551a65Block Operator
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