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 3897549 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3899457 epoch_slot_no: 11457 block_no: 3897372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2576 time: 2020-03-14 13:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0907a269e3639a0db44138978982bd6e77932984b4118931e300b3924e7c01caBlock Operator
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