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 3895743 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897651 epoch_slot_no: 9651 block_no: 3895566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-14 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x178dd1ad38c1e24c2b534df11613442695b4c89d3f13c4c9b55c9b21df9a8e6cBlock Operator
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