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 3893689 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3895597 epoch_slot_no: 7597 block_no: 3893512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-13 15:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d310ceee2919d5f868739fde992f23258817d8fa67d0f10c8ff6172402ea36cBlock Operator
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