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 3904662 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3906570 epoch_slot_no: 18570 block_no: 3904485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-16 04:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d41af1db9b31e0eb65669354bf91be2384b6f24e92c82b5d5ba40bb0b8af0b4Block Operator
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