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 3893396 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895304 epoch_slot_no: 7304 block_no: 3893219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4214 time: 2020-03-13 14:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8fb006d7e41461fff18c12af4abf3063a4f0fcc940b15e666c4d2eeb0d3f800Block Operator
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