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 3892821 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3894729 epoch_slot_no: 6729 block_no: 3892644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-13 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf877240b7d3cd1815355aea0c5efa49f4e55a3747edbb3b822e7303de429ae1bBlock Operator
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