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 3894434 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896342 epoch_slot_no: 8342 block_no: 3894257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2370 time: 2020-03-13 20:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6c36dc688d2ab1711217b13552b7302299c556e8cd5a769be1449b48f8ea99Block Operator
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