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 3899022 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3900930 epoch_slot_no: 12930 block_no: 3898845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-14 21:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681308c9e0691d574b273e364d078ba0673216869b4484f9275bf77998283b03Block Operator
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