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 3896669 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898577 epoch_slot_no: 10577 block_no: 3896492 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-14 08:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd989f8e087ea39a3976cdf8e663268b7d4c70369157744b5f25571b7de203b1Block Operator
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