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 3898079 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3899987 epoch_slot_no: 11987 block_no: 3897902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-14 16:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f29617e87ebcc2af383694243ac24a6bef16219dacc7c207a1bc18e22a1d99Block Operator
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