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 3901448 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903356 epoch_slot_no: 15356 block_no: 3901271 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1858 time: 2020-03-15 11:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb0f167402cee6116d2801da2dfa8ed8ae1774913a7380ba0e363ed762c9ba5Block Operator
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