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 3893701 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3895609 epoch_slot_no: 7609 block_no: 3893524 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-13 16:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a89b8afd0fe691a5c790de460284a4ce62a3076450b4adefdf580139155902Block Operator
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