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 3901097 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903005 epoch_slot_no: 15005 block_no: 3900920 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-03-15 09:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cb0dc02a9bc900bf83ce3afe10bb0b9a99b27872b7eb94687ba66e08d6629f0Block Operator
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