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 3891091 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892999 epoch_slot_no: 4999 block_no: 3890914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-13 01:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea443cd162afcebefe98e422839acf98dd7a6e66a0c7d82e99f1cb66771db57aBlock Operator
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