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 3892896 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894804 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 3892719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-13 11:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c240de025aa785104877402d4ac2d75502419f7cf18b08013b9feef93097b5fBlock Operator
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