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 3897147 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899055 epoch_slot_no: 11055 block_no: 3896970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3010 time: 2020-03-14 11:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90560d8a70b93c2916c7f67b1858045f76c266746bd243c2f252cb6ff27b0d59Block Operator
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