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 3902137 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3904045 epoch_slot_no: 16045 block_no: 3901960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2020-03-15 14:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9769e0b38b2d2c31a29632901d16d6b2c0e385ebba933f2013b69d8d4f0a1bb6Block Operator
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