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 3893082 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3894990 epoch_slot_no: 6990 block_no: 3892905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2589 time: 2020-03-13 12:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e59489374ad956501ab1dd0d2111f8fe0e7461d6c70c498cc5cff9ad4ff9dbbBlock Operator
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