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 3890498 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3892406 epoch_slot_no: 4406 block_no: 3890321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3922 time: 2020-03-12 22:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18408af8515a4b7801441b638b5bf99998a72d7f32908ff65e37d08481c57462Block Operator
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