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 3891448 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893356 epoch_slot_no: 5356 block_no: 3891271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1771 time: 2020-03-13 03:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca85af948431acbc1342dbf409ce2a7863b79713f5d005f907ed3cd47439a134Block Operator
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