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 3899130 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3901038 epoch_slot_no: 13038 block_no: 3898953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-14 22:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1338f9a2264c17b32766d58cd6f72bbd4f04da523103c65ee92deeade93812b8Block Operator
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