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 3892436 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3894344 epoch_slot_no: 6344 block_no: 3892259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2999 time: 2020-03-13 08:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b1126eb4408fa91f343563cb76dadaabe338b3ccdbce3b3cd5935a8f79d7bdbBlock Operator
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