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 3904679 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3906587 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 3904502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-16 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11f44843ec7cba205bb51ffe71f72a2fd16e9b86be6a49c098046ca69cbf99a5Block Operator
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