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 3905015 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3906923 epoch_slot_no: 18923 block_no: 3904838 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2081 time: 2020-03-16 06:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a73f0c13cb92a818b1bba087d66143a12d490b9e021148c9bb8f9db153fcbcBlock Operator
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