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 3897853 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899761 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 3897676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2839 time: 2020-03-14 15:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4705123f540881165176fefdc9aa58e9e8042a6a5ad5d10ba271c5bcf1b1c5fdBlock Operator
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