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 3905039 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3906947 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 3904862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5685 time: 2020-03-16 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e4cf120ccfc9853c1d2de252f68f166f94895367ffed3748cd3cff969bc420Block Operator
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