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 3897375 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899283 epoch_slot_no: 11283 block_no: 3897198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1513 time: 2020-03-14 12:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7b4b94c46b73370ae2ce8d597472553fa2a8c9587a7ad317df649c41de2740Block Operator
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