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 3899986 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3901894 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 3899809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-15 02:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71624fb7d62107a80d9f4ecfc84400fb69f9c43af7b514ae339d5385b029c82aBlock Operator
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