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 3895577 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897485 epoch_slot_no: 9485 block_no: 3895400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2020-03-14 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0ca4c952a4107e85bdb660f14b002de080adde7ead96e89890b8382b1e6a90cBlock Operator
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