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 3896787 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898695 epoch_slot_no: 10695 block_no: 3896610 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 09:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20d139b5cc243363f2541a9a729f1f69e8af8aee9c85767f14a55f4dcc95af0Block Operator
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