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 3890802 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3892710 epoch_slot_no: 4710 block_no: 3890625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4793 time: 2020-03-12 23:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3b890069eafcdbc8c980a1c649fcb4266c752451c0461e6c673f9dd1de4adecBlock Operator
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