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 3893879 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3895787 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 3893702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5309 time: 2020-03-13 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d050fb7db363d541239a1abeb34ea48e19a06e21509147523ba56f4130e155Block Operator
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