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 3899434 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3901342 epoch_slot_no: 13342 block_no: 3899257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-14 23:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d85ced6ca9f8e112935b66dd4bd9c0a1dd8f30b5cdc812a2b2d2fab520f168Block Operator
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