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 3891823 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3893731 epoch_slot_no: 5731 block_no: 3891646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2371 time: 2020-03-13 05:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e73c0c2dfe6070ff5090bac91a88a0e13e576a3e062195c313c8d656fc98708Block Operator
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