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 3893101 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3895009 epoch_slot_no: 7009 block_no: 3892924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-13 12:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf785710cd7048fe5dd5d922d069addef54f7fe3499f92ee6680d1d9a4f3ed337Block Operator
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