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 3895534 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3897442 epoch_slot_no: 9442 block_no: 3895357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2020-03-14 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d102d8d8091d0b47b2c9fbe5e041ad7750b598f2c9932a69c5351de0589621eBlock Operator
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