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 3900509 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3902417 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3900332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2206 time: 2020-03-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2c03d37f67d8329a088ff4fce0138e049eda99e70f645499a3de8de7e5c1f3Block Operator
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