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 3905729 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3907637 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 3905552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6226 time: 2020-03-16 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc9f07150cf6f8a0186d63b21bb0b4e95c2762d89ba55d7e4883d59c67c3933Block Operator
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