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 3890021 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3891929 epoch_slot_no: 3929 block_no: 3889844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2020-03-12 19:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37057a177542d3e1d883198562ba55f23a421d1c7f04a5c92206e57fca03788aBlock Operator
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