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 3901937 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903845 epoch_slot_no: 15845 block_no: 3901760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2345 time: 2020-03-15 13:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c14cab78f7742a780fad7c7ad71eb60bc8260b4cabce61061e9929c934d99eBlock Operator
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