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 3897344 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899252 epoch_slot_no: 11252 block_no: 3897167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1106 time: 2020-03-14 12:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8130bbbd339f1fbd1a3b0ad6a33453ceb3228cbe3717a5ec002cb5582c5322aBlock Operator
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