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 3891301 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3893209 epoch_slot_no: 5209 block_no: 3891124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8798 time: 2020-03-13 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3fe4b61182a922268626d85465cfb1a2228b6500eb3f6fe918f695e78518afeBlock Operator
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