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 3891334 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3893242 epoch_slot_no: 5242 block_no: 3891157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2937 time: 2020-03-13 02:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a898355131edfc520fabc76949588d5d87d8d03fbd816b61bf5dec20bcbe96Block Operator
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