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 3891175 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3893083 epoch_slot_no: 5083 block_no: 3890998 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5011 time: 2020-03-13 01:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc893d427c0bbfa9dee50add259c0f1c879931223dc6ff1e91d9af63e26e31dbBlock Operator
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