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 3895827 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897735 epoch_slot_no: 9735 block_no: 3895650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-14 03:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d7d57b04721867b05693bdb2b6027663b7d3f8d1fb7f086a98fe332e1deb3aeBlock Operator
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