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 3896952 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3898860 epoch_slot_no: 10860 block_no: 3896775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-03-14 10:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x789996dd1f2c32293e62cd69b0a96b119dd2efc1e032e295e146cd6ea756946bBlock Operator
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