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 3905972 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3907880 epoch_slot_no: 19880 block_no: 3905795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1861 time: 2020-03-16 12:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36fab92d65aafe2aa541cf3b6d75b425bc542c1a860827427ad633b88d4b6484Block Operator
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