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 3905763 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3907671 epoch_slot_no: 19671 block_no: 3905586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-03-16 11:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb7fb4d5f12008b8d0f6680f17a096ae748879f2e191e2266a1b09a9c78b92aBlock Operator
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