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 3899694 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3901602 epoch_slot_no: 13602 block_no: 3899517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2345 time: 2020-03-15 01:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5969fccc864ada94d85bdaf57367916606833b1b7484aea45161cd54d2b6545aBlock Operator
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