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 3890759 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3892667 epoch_slot_no: 4667 block_no: 3890582 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1865 time: 2020-03-12 23:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd2c7a4dffbff7a81514a7f33a544f6a81082e828432d49fbc0916755fc9a9aBlock Operator
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