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 3890017 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891925 epoch_slot_no: 3925 block_no: 3889840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2584 time: 2020-03-12 19:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d6e9f59e8f53aee6246ada15a88adfdd40475af86bf9dd064174c5a1886587Block Operator
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