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 3896830 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3898738 epoch_slot_no: 10738 block_no: 3896653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2219 time: 2020-03-14 09:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a3febbc70f938cb012659c2b07b9dd12fe87e953fbfff2c00d76e3eba71e241Block Operator
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