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 3901053 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902961 epoch_slot_no: 14961 block_no: 3900876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1878 time: 2020-03-15 08:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58eb8cd4cd10a2aa4fc450d332e7a984f452e9d60eb52d531c7379393a9a859eBlock Operator
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