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 3890434 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3892342 epoch_slot_no: 4342 block_no: 3890257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4755 time: 2020-03-12 21:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0397db2b3f7fc9d7b6cc97801598297ec11d350bc838b89035bcd73e58f6665fBlock Operator
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