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 3892682 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894590 epoch_slot_no: 6590 block_no: 3892505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-13 10:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb66d33134b10f8828aef809352e9e7993ba18477cbe0323c7029a7fcb1da591cBlock Operator
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