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 3897493 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899401 epoch_slot_no: 11401 block_no: 3897316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1102 time: 2020-03-14 13:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7770d3cd3499562df9ad6843f660130d61c5cd21aa7390ddc65cc3f2cca82419Block Operator
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