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 3890466 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892374 epoch_slot_no: 4374 block_no: 3890289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4551 time: 2020-03-12 22:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e662da9a3ac74b57d161369633c71565f6dbb270b0889eece05c4dc5ec2bec3Block Operator
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