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 3899116 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3901024 epoch_slot_no: 13024 block_no: 3898939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2054 time: 2020-03-14 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x564fe9e38508945fb58c43bbb1fac1482ad1ca9599cce85396a248a2a1ace327Block Operator
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