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 3891143 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893051 epoch_slot_no: 5051 block_no: 3890966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6023 time: 2020-03-13 01:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2b9110a543120626dbc0655035a37ed11b14b20e3e2caf819aaa2b12dde5dbcBlock Operator
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