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 3899975 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3901883 epoch_slot_no: 13883 block_no: 3899798 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2020-03-15 02:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d371d635f5795ef610590cbbc48783c475d6e7e8d8b7831c1c72344a9330a3eBlock Operator
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