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 3901259 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903167 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 3901082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-15 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b11717922e214f390c3cbd32ac0cdec4e34c0e81c98fda756e991ca9c03be4aBlock Operator
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