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 3893669 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3895577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3893492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6943 time: 2020-03-13 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x229a26611382a743104929ad2f2791e678cd3c77f42001b21e3f0e4836bda9d4Block Operator
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