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 3905191 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3907099 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 3905014 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-16 07:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58997a72a2002038b98b079afaf3848b465998495865d812db4169cf5a0ec63cBlock Operator
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