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 3891689 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3893597 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3891512 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13643 time: 2020-03-13 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551ce6d6672a99d720b90485c78e4df6becee724075a14e544fec5f7f572ab09Block Operator
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