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 3899211 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3901119 epoch_slot_no: 13119 block_no: 3899034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2165 time: 2020-03-14 22:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a72ea4a10bda1d3730dd0c5d725c01ae61f3264e5dd52c19e79b39db1e2981Block Operator
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