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 3898030 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899938 epoch_slot_no: 11938 block_no: 3897853 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2514 time: 2020-03-14 16:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41e936148e65374e320f3aabb6cacee6c8d96fb430a10fb6a24e1ba58fa5702Block Operator
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