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 3896072 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897980 epoch_slot_no: 9980 block_no: 3895895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 05:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f5d80e8336caa58105a5e7afdee1669b120d6c6763ee1bfaf447f65c376a97Block Operator
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