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 3890753 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3892661 epoch_slot_no: 4661 block_no: 3890576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4098 time: 2020-03-12 23:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88071e4f5b2fc2056910965f831efe5f814616ad876bf8be7a03c47a5c52f9f2Block Operator
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