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 3891337 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3893245 epoch_slot_no: 5245 block_no: 3891160 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2243 time: 2020-03-13 02:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf757797202435b3248ed1398b6e24a9204fb14bf39f79c23a0fd5768bd5900f7Block Operator
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