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 3891063 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3892971 epoch_slot_no: 4971 block_no: 3890886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1606 time: 2020-03-13 01:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a5f97037c21bd4ce3103f363ecdd77fc35f0b7ba8b3981ca5967611d7ffad64Block Operator
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