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 3898750 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3900658 epoch_slot_no: 12658 block_no: 3898573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3599 time: 2020-03-14 20:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0eec715f92e821415c3199fd079d42b624852f0a5e95a65aca1e2e9ac3b521cBlock Operator
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