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 3896023 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897931 epoch_slot_no: 9931 block_no: 3895846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3632 time: 2020-03-14 04:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae0ec196419e66a37fc2734c49bfb16ef30efc923d9cc7faf048ec4988b4ba3Block Operator
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