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 3890947 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3892855 epoch_slot_no: 4855 block_no: 3890770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-13 00:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb4a11161c650d49c012cd04f739e8aa67a65988e4c17ed9a3a38084ec938e7dBlock Operator
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