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 3895519 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897427 epoch_slot_no: 9427 block_no: 3895342 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-14 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b623070ae681a83bb7cc639d93c3a3958d8ea49f5ef958858df8e485d761bfBlock Operator
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