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 3893119 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895027 epoch_slot_no: 7027 block_no: 3892942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-13 12:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c542dc77df199e9baf20664385237b35a4893142235a60b53ab4409417e75bBlock Operator
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