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 3891477 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893385 epoch_slot_no: 5385 block_no: 3891300 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2020-03-13 03:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9768869d0cb4c55a7b8da0fb8d62c51eeba77a8d340798cc559c543887d368Block Operator
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