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 3898190 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3900098 epoch_slot_no: 12098 block_no: 3898013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2304 time: 2020-03-14 16:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120bb1c53136adf64b9b082dbee558c57131b00815da01060c81401963a17e26Block Operator
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