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 3905027 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3906935 epoch_slot_no: 18935 block_no: 3904850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3266 time: 2020-03-16 06:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cde2767dc35b30db622012830f6cbd88150d78ab901b17d52428fbf68061c78Block Operator
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