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 3895125 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897033 epoch_slot_no: 9033 block_no: 3894948 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-13 23:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2845d14b2b3e45c568ec32f4e8a47d26e0407dad50c6c568eb5f77381b5108dBlock Operator
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