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 3900947 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902855 epoch_slot_no: 14855 block_no: 3900770 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 08:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87de598622198df4d589a4c517077d24c6e59e000af6e6ad1eff2d1e08f4fb19Block Operator
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