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 3894675 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3896583 epoch_slot_no: 8583 block_no: 3894498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3421 time: 2020-03-13 21:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd4ab09c1ea1ec07e8f98bf1f4fdf84953147fed67206582d8fc98e6d371ba5Block Operator
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