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 3897488 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899396 epoch_slot_no: 11396 block_no: 3897311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4183 time: 2020-03-14 13:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fdd956ce0f1abedb6c6a29fcb50fe1906b0feca31cad525adf4c34304136afBlock Operator
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