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 3905371 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3907279 epoch_slot_no: 19279 block_no: 3905194 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5107 time: 2020-03-16 08:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4cc2ceaf9bcbd8f20c98b225da5eb875f721c4c4787f906594411f8b37ab1beBlock Operator
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