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 3897008 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898916 epoch_slot_no: 10916 block_no: 3896831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0252c935acace6abf20064db83d14e00298806ac67a08de6da7e7c58b5ca44Block Operator
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