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 3902368 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904276 epoch_slot_no: 16276 block_no: 3902191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2050 time: 2020-03-15 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2730ea410fa2ea7c1d61810a47c61c5522f4e76babe22d40f4db5adb723bdb6cBlock Operator
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