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 3900696 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3902604 epoch_slot_no: 14604 block_no: 3900519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-15 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae6a14e197f97c74d8bb826173e7f7124d4c8e37881bb2522daf5e5eb2a06f80Block Operator
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