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 3897194 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899102 epoch_slot_no: 11102 block_no: 3897017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 11:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb13d9588e00237da368a1d51e39fb5a75e099dd6822e6305be140a068d5add0bBlock Operator
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