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 3899429 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3901337 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 3899252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5698 time: 2020-03-14 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce42a10e07d7f928561df1f2903a242c312416306de4a7e6708afc2e10ca8a3Block Operator
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