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 3894150 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3896058 epoch_slot_no: 8058 block_no: 3893973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2001 time: 2020-03-13 18:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99d7e938b453ef1b4c37b1a759a11918196e0419ff5482af329bdffa1d49ba0Block Operator
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