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 3897179 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899087 epoch_slot_no: 11087 block_no: 3897002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-14 11:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd94a2e8d6a090f2a0f36d9c72cc18afecd3c113a82f799d2624c8909d841487Block Operator
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