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 3897936 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899844 epoch_slot_no: 11844 block_no: 3897759 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2305 time: 2020-03-14 15:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018f19231a66834f939f720a5cd5a98dabea5717b0e58c6b2d0876c3069573a9Block Operator
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