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 3900049 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3901957 epoch_slot_no: 13957 block_no: 3899872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-15 03:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5b72ab8acad1e3435440146b0619c861286f51e549b333762542881de01f0cBlock Operator
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