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 3890459 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3892367 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 3890282 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3874 time: 2020-03-12 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc96c97d4d2dac807e48cdfea98da880ab98937aca7e2d3785905a34d9f72a9fBlock Operator
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