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 3890609 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3892517 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3890432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13066 time: 2020-03-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c29a7eeebfd2a6b72a24fe73c8d6f391af6262be23bfc7b773a94d4f3961d79Block Operator
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