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 3895656 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897564 epoch_slot_no: 9564 block_no: 3895479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2427 time: 2020-03-14 02:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02875352239d046ecfa3acf36cc1b393baf13e27bc17944acf34466af8fab98dBlock Operator
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