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 3893258 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895166 epoch_slot_no: 7166 block_no: 3893081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1608 time: 2020-03-13 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd652a92f902d01284abb01c1ef88f77b9897172507e4411fd49a2410f063f5d6Block Operator
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