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 3904830 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3906738 epoch_slot_no: 18738 block_no: 3904653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9491 time: 2020-03-16 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc78fa7f318c4f928b9565d7d867ae99d0aebed6347a4944657a6e679c3406d56Block Operator
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