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 3904626 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3906534 epoch_slot_no: 18534 block_no: 3904449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2522 time: 2020-03-16 04:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c407b88428617111473bea3bca36b24f927505d1e8e59f3d7a23439fc1a71c1Block Operator
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