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 3897152 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899060 epoch_slot_no: 11060 block_no: 3896975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-14 11:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa855c8f76da0c909e26dbf0477996fd097589e36ac2dd533069e0d430bd7eeaBlock Operator
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