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 3893858 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3895766 epoch_slot_no: 7766 block_no: 3893681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1791 time: 2020-03-13 16:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c05c0d0cbb5de3853fbaeff50c49cbd531e3de227c3724bf4f0963336283680Block Operator
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