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 3897393 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899301 epoch_slot_no: 11301 block_no: 3897216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-14 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92196ea0809017f6408aea921f8c60ab1c0a736c6f690d0107d7149aee2c75e1Block Operator
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