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 3898710 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3900618 epoch_slot_no: 12618 block_no: 3898533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7836 time: 2020-03-14 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2578e87d76f05888954f1a992566064606f490a2b7c9625a934af31ac934b457Block Operator
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