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 3897578 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899486 epoch_slot_no: 11486 block_no: 3897401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-03-14 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ca844b5e6415b917d95c60bba7e8cfa24ce76b6ba1fad2f5b5df3d7c9acf3bBlock Operator
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