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 3898530 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3900438 epoch_slot_no: 12438 block_no: 3898353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10045 time: 2020-03-14 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde563cd29794c1a79bf6ec00ff69128c9c26b321d6e141332ab4536e03a8be40Block Operator
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