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 3897409 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899317 epoch_slot_no: 11317 block_no: 3897232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 12:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c44e672d1358884378ae0e47348f322179ec9f1febf62791ece193ba8de0a71Block Operator
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