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 3897250 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899158 epoch_slot_no: 11158 block_no: 3897073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 11:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd422f13804f4ccb56d2a0997e4e0a08d630e94b7d137ac3e45826f4836733c54Block Operator
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