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 3891388 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893296 epoch_slot_no: 5296 block_no: 3891211 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2020-03-13 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x301e623b959b35844be049650d09cc2cccc789422256f10ae9bb5e524b3021faBlock Operator
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