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 3897206 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899114 epoch_slot_no: 11114 block_no: 3897029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 11:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9193686177e561f9db8a17e27f80005540fba12f6b355f4eb2d1bb57d4abc57Block Operator
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