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 3904999 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3906907 epoch_slot_no: 18907 block_no: 3904822 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1644 time: 2020-03-16 06:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x909efaeeb7bbd47a41a9f328a7136c80b93e3b405daae5f309017cb8ba125226Block Operator
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