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 3898089 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3899997 epoch_slot_no: 11997 block_no: 3897912 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2067 time: 2020-03-14 16:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205d1a117a0c569c28ff98515895b2d7206c7bb4e9a3587a59720156c81e53e0Block Operator
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