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 3895511 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897419 epoch_slot_no: 9419 block_no: 3895334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2912 time: 2020-03-14 02:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff882fe95e96985d9412558a538ea809601cec0fd04fd7693ebb9b90d735d1e7Block Operator
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