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 3900761 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902669 epoch_slot_no: 14669 block_no: 3900584 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 07:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x938d1c3fc61e84b22d39403fe56d4b03c64b694f100226eb72f541cd5376c9b9Block Operator
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