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 3897136 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899044 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 3896959 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2020-03-14 11:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73398a43c4b04f7e3db4b356974d682a3f74dfb19b4cc97f537baf7c2a5598dcBlock Operator
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