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 3894386 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3896294 epoch_slot_no: 8294 block_no: 3894209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3229 time: 2020-03-13 19:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb971a881ae0bc217c4c5d404ac90cd87acb84989f4239c2d3abd2528eab3e4c0Block Operator
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