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 3893678 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3895586 epoch_slot_no: 7586 block_no: 3893501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4455 time: 2020-03-13 15:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a4374424cf4dda82f42f4a5bb1115d7f8d3a216dbdc62a585f655ae0eddfbfBlock Operator
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