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 3902502 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3904410 epoch_slot_no: 16410 block_no: 3902325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1486 time: 2020-03-15 16:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6858f62a58a935ebe8bd6b4ae0a00274271fefc43877468c1d7b4daf49e2f113Block Operator
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