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 3890309 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3892217 epoch_slot_no: 4217 block_no: 3890132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9492 time: 2020-03-12 21:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d34ff442cbb8b2d82fd41398ac9f8b051bfe10666c85d9786b91317d84aee3fBlock Operator
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