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 3893405 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3895313 epoch_slot_no: 7313 block_no: 3893228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-13 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x164b19719582169368a455ad883927cdb07864d5846529b7554749c79dd3e40fBlock Operator
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