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 3890429 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3892337 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3890252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12030 time: 2020-03-12 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb77290d32c0361056b14576a56350816baeed428b94087964704b99258132b0Block Operator
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