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 3890691 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892599 epoch_slot_no: 4599 block_no: 3890514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2620 time: 2020-03-12 23:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14da36677ee420a1e3a3b953c43177d86eed4bcf3b8fa446050b9c73038eeab4Block Operator
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