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 3893504 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895412 epoch_slot_no: 7412 block_no: 3893327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2020-03-13 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0f52e86265cebd40db057bf70d5e293fd9f2110a7c9f5d9f0a33d202bd0b0aBlock Operator
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