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 3894144 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896052 epoch_slot_no: 8052 block_no: 3893967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2682 time: 2020-03-13 18:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7444f8c5a5a53c43edcdc1f5cef1632b419b9f8904894cacf5c5a7bdaf738d0Block Operator
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