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 3893043 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3894951 epoch_slot_no: 6951 block_no: 3892866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-13 12:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb128e2dfe1f54cffd0bb67c52cc0ed9b565bb688f69177e2962e579534dd1bc4Block Operator
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