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 3902249 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3904157 epoch_slot_no: 16157 block_no: 3902072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1685 time: 2020-03-15 15:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf30e4cd02994b229c152c29ddfb3cbed821c70eb6d6048b18a1d0497cc51869Block Operator
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