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 3900149 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3902057 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3899972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13182 time: 2020-03-15 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cae14ed19a217d7a1d02ad85c23313e6dc95a391b40a5d79eb398f0a82644b9Block Operator
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