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 3897628 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899536 epoch_slot_no: 11536 block_no: 3897451 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4082 time: 2020-03-14 13:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76a9c726dc2b6cd74db3a347d6cc2b9c997a18157fc63857b5c125bb7b9be734Block Operator
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