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 3897002 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898910 epoch_slot_no: 10910 block_no: 3896825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2429 time: 2020-03-14 10:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c8c9097b537a79c16d468d47f3f99e7fa0569b4997f53bcb9b642c8fa7bc39bBlock Operator
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