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 3896238 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3898146 epoch_slot_no: 10146 block_no: 3896061 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1561 time: 2020-03-14 06:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdecbf9a8ebefe4433d8c68a7121c750d434531e3d923dab2bc297f7dda75c412Block Operator
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