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 3889969 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891877 epoch_slot_no: 3877 block_no: 3889792 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3864 time: 2020-03-12 19:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3983e8b6ae65620b7d5a75773ebea4138ef297b4bb49dd71a10c663e94e50924Block Operator
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