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 3896907 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898815 epoch_slot_no: 10815 block_no: 3896730 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-14 09:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf34c5620f5541ad8e3d88dc088ff78e60476491dbed79e4c5de68828f72e6be2Block Operator
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