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 3896668 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898576 epoch_slot_no: 10576 block_no: 3896491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 08:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd7f39f692cd3eae68f61be4f9780f9590814430225a6e06eb1e53ad0fe37f8Block Operator
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