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 3891358 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893266 epoch_slot_no: 5266 block_no: 3891181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-13 03:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f39bf90f815a662947e18ab46c9f04b9e64365c0614b38b36fddab4c57a567bBlock Operator
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