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 3903150 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3905058 epoch_slot_no: 17058 block_no: 3902973 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-15 20:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6d1bed2bc2cd34cc207920f82ea3d7a13b45e3d303d2a8dad26f38eea3eef5Block Operator
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