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 3892339 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894247 epoch_slot_no: 6247 block_no: 3892162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3998 time: 2020-03-13 08:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8afcc577d6f7eb031811d1bd6f5ce1062fe19ea4dfc1408eb7ff7fc519a4db9aBlock Operator
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