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 3899963 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3901871 epoch_slot_no: 13871 block_no: 3899786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 02:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c0b013665f60396e855ba52841d8ea797014b449be2ef115662bac3bd40fc4Block Operator
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