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 3897612 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899520 epoch_slot_no: 11520 block_no: 3897435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3426 time: 2020-03-14 13:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e33a50d248d1f48c638afbf6547518162f0666869cf105a6650ebbaa52ac5fdBlock Operator
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