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 3895459 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897367 epoch_slot_no: 9367 block_no: 3895282 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-14 01:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fb2e3a1b0bfbd852e8b6221c83decc04a281fa9ff9f8972c4a040c7214fa77Block Operator
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