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 3898692 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3900600 epoch_slot_no: 12600 block_no: 3898515 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-14 19:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790949076db73ee0eaaf7eb3de24cd7d93161456fa3c24981854122ee75a3165Block Operator
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