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 3901800 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903708 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 3901623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-15 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25190a17a73e06909d44e28b984a48806cfad85144ca62e8afc00121f51f739bBlock Operator
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