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 3905220 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3907128 epoch_slot_no: 19128 block_no: 3905043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4176 time: 2020-03-16 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93b841e2634cde94b9bdbcba9b2bd7b3811ec43b966fdaf1439b3069ed31d52fBlock Operator
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