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 3897965 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899873 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 3897788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1448 time: 2020-03-14 15:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7e417a26c0d260afa5deb6252d8a8e0c82f521d474742d0ed877174cfe63f6Block Operator
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