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 3905052 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3906960 epoch_slot_no: 18960 block_no: 3904875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2622 time: 2020-03-16 07:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52882fd8400a91fab1df9a44c7256e3684f15ae696046d6e5288547df7a08c1dBlock Operator
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