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 3891743 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3893651 epoch_slot_no: 5651 block_no: 3891566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4125 time: 2020-03-13 05:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x528ff8b034dd3f104e30d08e264411879a182873dbeb29be86833c17b9af4962Block Operator
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