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 3895515 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897423 epoch_slot_no: 9423 block_no: 3895338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9ba107e80749d5ae63e3848b6a81e3692bdf4223f96e3cba8a6537cfa84394Block Operator
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