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 3891720 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3893628 epoch_slot_no: 5628 block_no: 3891543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-13 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd84c99d7f7cc36c5397830bc2142cf59142d9c3b5b8f2ac0d3758c06fdc392ecBlock Operator
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