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 3904900 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3906808 epoch_slot_no: 18808 block_no: 3904723 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1861 time: 2020-03-16 06:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb63289c84643f50f7a9fed8e9b47d0063083dbca8aab45be4aea722347c8734aBlock Operator
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