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 3893848 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3895756 epoch_slot_no: 7756 block_no: 3893671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-13 16:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a3048952dedaa455c61daf7c5314d64b56e2e390eb30100e02df68356066a5Block Operator
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