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 3891029 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892937 epoch_slot_no: 4937 block_no: 3890852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1994 time: 2020-03-13 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09112fb42205864385f5b44d68af37b35fbce7d18a75898edd1d3ff0f0316fcBlock Operator
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