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 3896542 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898450 epoch_slot_no: 10450 block_no: 3896365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-14 07:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7172f63cf85f8791f21743eb72a4afa54b292d246ffa0a020b5ec9a165acb0d2Block Operator
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