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 3899842 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3901750 epoch_slot_no: 13750 block_no: 3899665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-03-15 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb463f31fbd0a929c04217ef9dafa0e1de77eea8cdc8c454a36bf891b53d716dBlock Operator
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