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 3895855 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897763 epoch_slot_no: 9763 block_no: 3895678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3520 time: 2020-03-14 03:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x175d051c70ec79340c107be4806fd5c260a248b5142bcacc1edaa7ca2da6c96dBlock Operator
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