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 3897785 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899693 epoch_slot_no: 11693 block_no: 3897608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-14 14:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a7519090d1a9fe5efae62c45b8de463e9f906ba7edaec86aeb14e83bda2ae2Block Operator
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