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 3897516 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899424 epoch_slot_no: 11424 block_no: 3897339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2904 time: 2020-03-14 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab187cb7a04d66f75e10445009237ddea679e6e855dc7d3585ccea8aef70db57Block Operator
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