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 3894370 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896278 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 3894193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2551 time: 2020-03-13 19:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2719c3d204f1a585e1cf40495a6b1a8f6c5220128b9b4a47c70d33d535f9b52Block Operator
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