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 3894494 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3896402 epoch_slot_no: 8402 block_no: 3894317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1742 time: 2020-03-13 20:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6e513557ba8d8cfe0152b076a4d56ffd22b52517ffe2c8b25f1719839776581Block Operator
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