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 3905899 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3907807 epoch_slot_no: 19807 block_no: 3905722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2328 time: 2020-03-16 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bf588952cc816bbb6188a00fe612fd19612de89fb2b940b53d9d90d89d0b406Block Operator
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