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 3904060 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3905968 epoch_slot_no: 17968 block_no: 3903883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-16 01:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a2e67ebff01e024aa3ed1179657c9583e536faf694a4bce6798f69389e10a7Block Operator
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