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 3893681 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895589 epoch_slot_no: 7589 block_no: 3893504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2581 time: 2020-03-13 15:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2744377d9e486ef44926beeeffe62bbf968d2da94d9a88aeed61e991392aefddBlock Operator
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