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 3892659 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3894567 epoch_slot_no: 6567 block_no: 3892482 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-13 10:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e75bd92d4639b115bd6c10cfad44aa33422b50a9c236c7d723f2f79d278c73Block Operator
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