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 3893637 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3895545 epoch_slot_no: 7545 block_no: 3893460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2006 time: 2020-03-13 15:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b061b96c8ae73dc3429081bff4d4f977b2ce1d0bd27ccb61dbc89f6bbbd489Block Operator
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