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 3891653 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3893561 epoch_slot_no: 5561 block_no: 3891476 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-03-13 04:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ca8cbfe83a8ba45716aefbc6784ed430bf5534a4b89a3253ab23e2c94da4d5Block Operator
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