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 3891359 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3893267 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 3891182 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5556 time: 2020-03-13 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6ad46565274fef4097004e98c9209222a2338853a85a809af55211ce2d6e12Block Operator
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