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 3905011 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3906919 epoch_slot_no: 18919 block_no: 3904834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2548 time: 2020-03-16 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x323745c9d091e756c43d3944bb56de193a9f92213bae8af227350bcd6954a046Block Operator
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