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 3893728 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895636 epoch_slot_no: 7636 block_no: 3893551 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-13 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ee2acc2555b397901c58026b461447f97df025f3e5831b7bf95a22e33d2c3aBlock Operator
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