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 3895673 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897581 epoch_slot_no: 9581 block_no: 3895496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-14 02:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e12184e4e8ac9972adb286e6107929a0d6bcc3276d7e254a1afda2fc0aa11f4Block Operator
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