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 3903228 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3905136 epoch_slot_no: 17136 block_no: 3903051 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1821 time: 2020-03-15 20:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa864819c053976951211ec83c58401c39ed5e1c12c19ad2fa7a6e0744bfe1e8cBlock Operator
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