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 3892268 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894176 epoch_slot_no: 6176 block_no: 3892091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-13 08:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ecd570145a9a713df29d1b4c8a49a479e00991418ce620425569beefa7ed034Block Operator
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