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 3892194 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3894102 epoch_slot_no: 6102 block_no: 3892017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6801 time: 2020-03-13 07:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87e187e5f83503ae16ab66d92bc0a88493ee70c8d1c7b2ccbeeffa092505f2acBlock Operator
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