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 3896265 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898173 epoch_slot_no: 10173 block_no: 3896088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-03-14 06:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92a44b0f4e14d68488bb066e7f7c8fd0de12b46faed6997001762c440f6db41bBlock Operator
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