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 3900575 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902483 epoch_slot_no: 14483 block_no: 3900398 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 06:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005679087fed65dfd609bfca5b4b02f32ce49dd9185503393e1a00a0fb18be0cBlock Operator
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