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 3901744 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903652 epoch_slot_no: 15652 block_no: 3901567 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5784 time: 2020-03-15 12:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x794a63e93fa254a97aae509a7d556c1c666c6328b40e40262b06b512101ef401Block Operator
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