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 3902414 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904322 epoch_slot_no: 16322 block_no: 3902237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1320 time: 2020-03-15 16:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2024501020433e344fc3190c3bddbcbc6087ead13ce5cfe82b1fe1c6a2eb5eBlock Operator
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