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 3896064 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3897972 epoch_slot_no: 9972 block_no: 3895887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-14 05:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140eaa913d5048c8a9709fe468c753431dc0ab0eab64b8d26ec633bac2ecd890Block Operator
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