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 3892583 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3894491 epoch_slot_no: 6491 block_no: 3892406 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2970 time: 2020-03-13 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34f597500290fd88310116af583227f5034ecbae04bd9c9ede802aaaf8b8bd1Block Operator
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