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 3905221 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3907129 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 3905044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-16 08:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7494c3e9fcfef4ed2cc37f6dfbe32fa221a8ca0f8d2adc4645fb8b2caebba3d4Block Operator
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