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 3895829 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3897737 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 3895652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12375 time: 2020-03-14 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d5b69c6ae98eeb8010f47865ae39694a7bf8545e8ea2b7850c1035ac0df9f5Block Operator
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