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 3900420 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902328 epoch_slot_no: 14328 block_no: 3900243 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1459 time: 2020-03-15 05:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d56c99d6f47c11faf521a354e51edd1102971d42a0fc3233c5dc414b411cca4Block Operator
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