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 3904657 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3906565 epoch_slot_no: 18565 block_no: 3904480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2020-03-16 04:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3d98c29c3fea59075d6716b1185b774ded59297252b70ad5b8d81b1b7836ea5Block Operator
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