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 3904648 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3906556 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 3904471 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1681 time: 2020-03-16 04:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791afa7a2387138618e30f6acead3b8cd192b5fed0dc8d9d344c829ac371b1a6Block Operator
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