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 3897467 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899375 epoch_slot_no: 11375 block_no: 3897290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1867 time: 2020-03-14 12:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49161134d0e53efc7a3f7483872eb42130db2a987e35d867af09726f823b3ef0Block Operator
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