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 3892647 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3894555 epoch_slot_no: 6555 block_no: 3892470 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3269 time: 2020-03-13 10:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e2712f10ccda34c0272e8927246af653ccc2e38d5a8b459f75de3768ff255aBlock Operator
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