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 3898000 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3899908 epoch_slot_no: 11908 block_no: 3897823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-03-14 15:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e356685b07bc917522a3ca3c14f519dccacf093416b3a526dd86215cda59fcBlock Operator
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