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 3896376 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898284 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 3896199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa77a7801564188c3a3890c2c0a3d9dd83c434c636b6d1e3c2548bb0a82143376Block Operator
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