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 3902320 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904228 epoch_slot_no: 16228 block_no: 3902143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1972 time: 2020-03-15 15:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c697bcdff919aa6418552a5467900c760c3a270ac722b50134a7b2f05f99540Block Operator
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