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 3895487 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3897395 epoch_slot_no: 9395 block_no: 3895310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-14 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3cf56043b24c4014d85e70b1284c123391d03d830716bcf0619f97d7f8b0248Block Operator
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