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 3906058 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3907966 epoch_slot_no: 19966 block_no: 3905881 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-16 12:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c5b5e5628a06b2c5202694baf062b6123e15694b909d7da59cabcfc79fdfa8Block Operator
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