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 3904795 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3906703 epoch_slot_no: 18703 block_no: 3904618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-03-16 05:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d8371fc5495d58fc5b59a0c125cf56aa2dc903bdb2a5040c9275b45eb1adce7Block Operator
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