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 3890418 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3892326 epoch_slot_no: 4326 block_no: 3890241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5195 time: 2020-03-12 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b4cb2cb086d446a6eef3632bb9c2d5a3986f5533085767240d23f39ca72f8c9Block Operator
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