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 3896215 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898123 epoch_slot_no: 10123 block_no: 3896038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2686 time: 2020-03-14 05:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d169d68753e7ee18beb5055ea4b4dd7092e350dedf1ea5b9f71d1f3bbfa3fdBlock Operator
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