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 3893495 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3895403 epoch_slot_no: 7403 block_no: 3893318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4091 time: 2020-03-13 14:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29a232eb113260880de1a76e616cc9185c6a220f9cf67c87e456cadcea3699dBlock Operator
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