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 3896638 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898546 epoch_slot_no: 10546 block_no: 3896461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-14 08:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35bcc19b678c166d4e7c149ed4692b422a7427e5aab8c1d03a3567c870d6f8b8Block Operator
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