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 3901817 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3903725 epoch_slot_no: 15725 block_no: 3901640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 13:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895a5c6685b648bf88b3c3260a4d3a36572c19bff715e6875633e7fe2fb7062eBlock Operator
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