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 3898462 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3900370 epoch_slot_no: 12370 block_no: 3898285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2017 time: 2020-03-14 18:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a7747e5942fa781ad13c33ed98e2f7c54d46de51eaf60a973be7c65d7b7ca0Block Operator
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