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 3896982 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3898890 epoch_slot_no: 10890 block_no: 3896805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-14 10:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65cf70312a0581d0f9af2a5ee573b40cd8b68bd766e8874a6fe6cf7a66130c2Block Operator
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