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 3895940 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897848 epoch_slot_no: 9848 block_no: 3895763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1873 time: 2020-03-14 04:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20bf53b9dc1dbbad835cb1bb0a422fb1dc3ca58f7763cd99b10f5c4c3368bd4dBlock Operator
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