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 3896087 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897995 epoch_slot_no: 9995 block_no: 3895910 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4007 time: 2020-03-14 05:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdacc2bf922528f12438cb847ed0c9014b87515f33f9bccbb5a7a2a5951e93becBlock Operator
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