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 3890832 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892740 epoch_slot_no: 4740 block_no: 3890655 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-03-13 00:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70fb26b5b867b7f530cc23bc5981c50305e0d36ce8ae6163318d4d8f0bf37a4eBlock Operator
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