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 3898581 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3900489 epoch_slot_no: 12489 block_no: 3898404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2020-03-14 19:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aee347599b1a1893cf0a8096b8c06ca3dd9c6b4a84dbb12d743ec237be9f384Block Operator
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