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 3896159 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898067 epoch_slot_no: 10067 block_no: 3895982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1658 time: 2020-03-14 05:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe62843b718bf694941ec423a56f37ae7e635b562abd9b74dbc3d84f82c49c68Block Operator
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