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 3894749 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3896657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3894572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4235 time: 2020-03-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd10e7b1df43e0627aed22e8c593d1824078e5549595c8981612f41e2bbba9bfaBlock Operator
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