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 3897479 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899387 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 3897302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-14 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ee5e1a610b7d426a8dde3f4f43f90f376bd5f340f7d3990a1332743b7bb623Block Operator
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