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 3893565 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3895473 epoch_slot_no: 7473 block_no: 3893388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6114 time: 2020-03-13 15:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7db4f2bd700c17ef6c62963e4073187c01b3368fc32494058cdcb2627433664Block Operator
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