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 3897089 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3898997 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3896912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14370 time: 2020-03-14 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b699ba27706f56eb99a36cb822730262d4eed34f71c00d38473dc7be1b4796aBlock Operator
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