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 3900006 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3901914 epoch_slot_no: 13914 block_no: 3899829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-15 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85362d815a8ebbcd61580b5fe4be2d47be878fbede20a747dcf2a5b67a886cb5Block Operator
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