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 3901586 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3903494 epoch_slot_no: 15494 block_no: 3901409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 929 time: 2020-03-15 11:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3453acbcf64912c3029c75da968920fd8993b92931317aab1b0371b8c178050Block Operator
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