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 3890611 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892519 epoch_slot_no: 4519 block_no: 3890434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4952 time: 2020-03-12 22:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17255a978ef5423e3abcda7a1e4f2aeb05b91666e8b95b16c24df08568c5f3aBlock Operator
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