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 3891016 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892924 epoch_slot_no: 4924 block_no: 3890839 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1463 time: 2020-03-13 01:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0ec11d69128cdcbca1f547fdaf2b4175eb738fdcda1a339bb8a4ef66e5a294dBlock Operator
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