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 3890975 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3892883 epoch_slot_no: 4883 block_no: 3890798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-13 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eaed3e548c371d4453dab3ada810b2aefeb407a106d1ea8fd5ca9aa6330363eBlock Operator
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