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 3901177 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3903085 epoch_slot_no: 15085 block_no: 3901000 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1011 time: 2020-03-15 09:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ba1685e3347f37c92c3ccf3f8167870a9e0cd931adaa33c4fa87f83000092fBlock Operator
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