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 3890563 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892471 epoch_slot_no: 4471 block_no: 3890386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3782 time: 2020-03-12 22:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a12e3b47682bcc9159cb714f087a292099962de3c5b6af7338531e64dde8bf9Block Operator
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