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 3905834 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3907742 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 3905657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8304 time: 2020-03-16 11:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3073748fa0ea1679ade9ae5b20a610a068cdc93bc12104e361c60288d05ecbBlock Operator
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