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 3893846 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895754 epoch_slot_no: 7754 block_no: 3893669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-03-13 16:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81aca5e003de1ef489c3bf3e9066ede4ca8e1088b6a9bcbd6210d6327da1d4f6Block Operator
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