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 3894430 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896338 epoch_slot_no: 8338 block_no: 3894253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-13 20:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6eb6d4eff470ce63dce3642fb28b240486197bc0eaedc39e314893960eb2de0Block Operator
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