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 3894532 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896440 epoch_slot_no: 8440 block_no: 3894355 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2020-03-13 20:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c487ee9d656d09d0012e4437617106a739b979f032e8ca2929dbc9eda469fbBlock Operator
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