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 3892909 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3894817 epoch_slot_no: 6817 block_no: 3892732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2620 time: 2020-03-13 11:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd798c327dd748590dfc81c7a7b2860cea5f3073c3e841ca7873a52c66a47ffBlock Operator
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