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 3896378 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898286 epoch_slot_no: 10286 block_no: 3896201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2192 time: 2020-03-14 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb78ec13a2bfaa5605e57072a9f57a32f925bdc5a14c13e9eb010c499c6a15f1cBlock Operator
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