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 3897372 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899280 epoch_slot_no: 11280 block_no: 3897195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1689 time: 2020-03-14 12:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5ef8e5485941e7507aec596a2dfab9cbebc305500bd5d0245de1b97b43554a9Block Operator
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