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 3897229 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899137 epoch_slot_no: 11137 block_no: 3897052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-14 11:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc198c4a5d4747a41fb4c3a1cbff69d51aa064ebb55511ad23c0493b380b83ad7Block Operator
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