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 3892663 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3894571 epoch_slot_no: 6571 block_no: 3892486 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5644 time: 2020-03-13 10:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ee09a720543ee079359a930c1b9c7f14ccbc15c54b3e9e93065ce5298d32cc8Block Operator
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