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 3900138 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902046 epoch_slot_no: 14046 block_no: 3899961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 03:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5222ddcc55c86d220c4f0e227ba7b9bf5a6cd78911ca8f4d85d365c7be65ad63Block Operator
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