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 3894545 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896453 epoch_slot_no: 8453 block_no: 3894368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-13 20:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb66edd22bc80467c32095c6760ac8f3d75375501cff7d0d4b15c7fd476301a7Block Operator
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