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 3897162 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899070 epoch_slot_no: 11070 block_no: 3896985 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-14 11:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b923ca73d44485a78b593ca92c29e2636cce390e2ced59be38e4a25a17d72aeBlock Operator
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