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 3891629 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3893537 epoch_slot_no: 5537 block_no: 3891452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8927 time: 2020-03-13 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc444f1e1ff97edd78a37786753f9943e034b523fadad91ef7ad847f13c0e7e05Block Operator
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