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 3904068 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3905976 epoch_slot_no: 17976 block_no: 3903891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1971 time: 2020-03-16 01:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa682ab7245afa9d08771b2797c30ba18d110147acd2c6b549f0f16a3b6be6758Block Operator
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