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 3901872 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3903780 epoch_slot_no: 15780 block_no: 3901695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3345 time: 2020-03-15 13:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eede6a6f3bfbb2b577154786e43723b09ba8eeb0b874f547c118dae5b8b2a27Block Operator
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