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 3890786 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3892694 epoch_slot_no: 4694 block_no: 3890609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3593 time: 2020-03-12 23:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5755770a481069a2a1ab43a4be588f4cbe383c560360bc2902617ef0fb59d42cBlock Operator
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