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 3896142 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898050 epoch_slot_no: 10050 block_no: 3895965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-14 05:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3394f4b87a7222186fcb3d7af309f9bbe09284929af773e74b6d27186d76edBlock Operator
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