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 3897340 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899248 epoch_slot_no: 11248 block_no: 3897163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-14 12:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d5039c9709d6815785431134807b5d33a8169e348ec574784115f39a0c208b4Block Operator
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