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 3900775 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902683 epoch_slot_no: 14683 block_no: 3900598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-15 07:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64189960b558c835f81ca802b3728ec87a0d18d284959d78de77a6b7b23d34a4Block Operator
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