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 3896061 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3897969 epoch_slot_no: 9969 block_no: 3895884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2231 time: 2020-03-14 05:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f12f4a870f186713fabadfa8537dcee65e6ec6d4dec3864ae5795896d5680ccBlock Operator
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