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 3890438 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892346 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 3890261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2020-03-12 21:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dce1e07ab72ff296ff864df8ff3a94edb79b01ce86178f0890c83c04bbe4cf2Block Operator
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