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 3892615 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894523 epoch_slot_no: 6523 block_no: 3892438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3570 time: 2020-03-13 09:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c855522fc9dc0059d21e5ee285352efedbd9f868247ea4d016a42bfed12508fBlock Operator
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