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 3890249 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3892157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3890072 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11845 time: 2020-03-12 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f19e6f3b63cd5c43a82d38e80eed317ac32d8fd90fa0b298be518a12ee1e76Block Operator
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