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 3900820 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3902728 epoch_slot_no: 14728 block_no: 3900643 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2028 time: 2020-03-15 07:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bbd81d59342c8892a695d73905c2ddab7b2dbc6f3f66db69898a4edfd4d287bBlock Operator
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