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 3890081 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3891989 epoch_slot_no: 3989 block_no: 3889904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3011 time: 2020-03-12 19:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0caeff7db2c88567cf76cfcb1f6c9403e58ab88a3a745b0c2fcb1184155fa2eBlock Operator
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