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 3905285 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3907193 epoch_slot_no: 19193 block_no: 3905108 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3427 time: 2020-03-16 08:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacac46fb7ba335f4402d4fa98396716a143b3ff78635f8b2ab89e67809358c8dBlock Operator
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