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 3890416 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892324 epoch_slot_no: 4324 block_no: 3890239 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-12 21:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc65c83d7c1016b02f862942e3f6f0b459d6a799112dbf4afa8e82bb96150004eBlock Operator
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