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 3896116 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898024 epoch_slot_no: 10024 block_no: 3895939 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-14 05:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5d73c3854f322bf70b8759250baf0ce35a89428dbac4ca794545716e776258Block Operator
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