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 3903365 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3905273 epoch_slot_no: 17273 block_no: 3903188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-15 21:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab82f12b94b68f72e0818365e3e9b06ab7dcc8b3851b95e7878151949437d8eBlock Operator
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