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 3899988 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3901896 epoch_slot_no: 13896 block_no: 3899811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1586 time: 2020-03-15 02:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe666d1282ecf27f9e5b398e18baae5cda41180b3e79f5c846935fcc9b15aba0fBlock Operator
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