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 3894440 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896348 epoch_slot_no: 8348 block_no: 3894263 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-13 20:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233a28233b00e6343df16a4430751bcf4315fa9f7794f49964603c05f6b32369Block Operator
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