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 3897051 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3898959 epoch_slot_no: 10959 block_no: 3896874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1787 time: 2020-03-14 10:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9b4f241a313c8acc4957dd571cd2a28c03a9c9a45be898ccdd5d336c93a81cBlock Operator
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