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 3896408 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898316 epoch_slot_no: 10316 block_no: 3896231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2020-03-14 07:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf6ad1e31aa7f6cff0f2e951e4257a299391a36b8231f5e3b9599809cb69a40Block Operator
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