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 3895719 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3897627 epoch_slot_no: 9627 block_no: 3895542 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10323 time: 2020-03-14 03:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05a3eb3e52648229cb17c519a0c5ffc9232dae79404aaa326c7ddeb9321115fbBlock Operator
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