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 3890355 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892263 epoch_slot_no: 4263 block_no: 3890178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1251 time: 2020-03-12 21:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf80ec58ec672efe07a580cdcfcdd8304be9d132bb3921a25e07e4931604b8b4fBlock Operator
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