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 3891509 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3893417 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 3891332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9119 time: 2020-03-13 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316c33b24e361af1fc00bc8faebb0a339dd5fb8509ccb1f9e339de940e736d65Block Operator
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