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 3890177 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892085 epoch_slot_no: 4085 block_no: 3890000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-03-12 20:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x769a555adc47351bf57dfd041abd2f0d2470cb265a472594596cd3580a6f94dfBlock Operator
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