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 3901953 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3903861 epoch_slot_no: 15861 block_no: 3901776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2025 time: 2020-03-15 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c56c604981b5f67828fcc6b48c83389fd1f91325bc2e01af1bb0a197f21cc43Block Operator
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