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 3895239 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897147 epoch_slot_no: 9147 block_no: 3895062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-14 00:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8d58474721414d753b14820be9a2650e62d2afb5836617d7c940f74948ffe1Block Operator
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