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 3892661 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894569 epoch_slot_no: 6569 block_no: 3892484 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-13 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bf694b0c90372794302967a7c28610ebc5a2eb7aebccee7c436927cc7189acdBlock Operator
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