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 3898669 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3900577 epoch_slot_no: 12577 block_no: 3898492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2407 time: 2020-03-14 19:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50cbba2020877e7c0389707f990b5e33a6d6da99dc0331537b527fc5b79dcecBlock Operator
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