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 3902672 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904580 epoch_slot_no: 16580 block_no: 3902495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2020-03-15 17:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0092a380251d87279cf3a6fd9bae7df6f72ee710c6e6e0369e1c79008411b5ebBlock Operator
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