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 3901909 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3903817 epoch_slot_no: 15817 block_no: 3901732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-15 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e76116bd9226b5f7a6547e84383a8a2a3b737202167815a7060a01ccb90a06bBlock Operator
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