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 3905661 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3907569 epoch_slot_no: 19569 block_no: 3905484 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3271 time: 2020-03-16 10:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e595bb16f7a79043ada8fe2c9de30ec3476dae17282877e0764f924c6725653Block Operator
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