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 3897336 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899244 epoch_slot_no: 11244 block_no: 3897159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1023 time: 2020-03-14 12:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f82f7d582f674e10e7ae3b4687e6c4b639fddfa417a674540f48343678c308fBlock Operator
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