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 3901039 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902947 epoch_slot_no: 14947 block_no: 3900862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1106 time: 2020-03-15 08:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ded40a6eef8a121c12586849000bb0c5f69b85303817d75f21479b825854f2Block Operator
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