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 3889972 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891880 epoch_slot_no: 3880 block_no: 3889795 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1270 time: 2020-03-12 19:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471ade44c983c627097e34a89943f4e0fa6d8b018e378544bc487e99f02c1afeBlock Operator
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