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 3892558 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3894466 epoch_slot_no: 6466 block_no: 3892381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-13 09:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec8316d25b8fde06fde289c85fd4b2c0a810966b5960fdc3a5d26f2f63aedd9Block Operator
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