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 3890766 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892674 epoch_slot_no: 4674 block_no: 3890589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6208 time: 2020-03-12 23:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed37bcf8b1a0fc3259f19f41940a3857910fb2d43d79538c2a174424c2d83af9Block Operator
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