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 3891414 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3893322 epoch_slot_no: 5322 block_no: 3891237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-03-13 03:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1405b53351cee2faaea322e9b2e48d3ab2a0e8f127adcdee494b58edc62bb0d6Block Operator
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