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 3897080 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898988 epoch_slot_no: 10988 block_no: 3896903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-14 10:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0afdde01f779ce5346ca51f419c5176916862c8cc592a75f49111d2514ae2eBlock Operator
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