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 3898316 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3900224 epoch_slot_no: 12224 block_no: 3898139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-14 17:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399076e2a070395a1fe6c3f48bd20a4bb868f9760959bda704ba975882e52bdaBlock Operator
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