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 3902161 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904069 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 3901984 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2624 time: 2020-03-15 15:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf8d7de57cb82309ed854b698edf7d6f454171b3786167dba862de9e69dbe4e1Block Operator
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