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 3897232 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899140 epoch_slot_no: 11140 block_no: 3897055 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1677 time: 2020-03-14 11:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68b2be36d73889ea8cd131f348853718bc8d767d01f9553d482439f751db907Block Operator
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