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 3903659 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3905567 epoch_slot_no: 17567 block_no: 3903482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-03-15 23:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce67d77aa63ae611a701bfdbef43875c4c105704f01b5ee15bd2cc6c31645261Block Operator
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