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 3900448 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3902356 epoch_slot_no: 14356 block_no: 3900271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1643 time: 2020-03-15 05:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42ce70c394277692fb855608f742e123ad1ca38d0812d8e7f48081bc40d20e88Block Operator
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