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 3899523 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3901431 epoch_slot_no: 13431 block_no: 3899346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-15 00:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2becd62b02ca93cfbef6d6c7d12e6e4f97c0d9b49af759d165ce78f56891ffBlock Operator
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