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 3906090 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3907998 epoch_slot_no: 19998 block_no: 3905913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3405 time: 2020-03-16 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbfd1ad30688fa3fc1479022104ba17427fc8933611563032f81c6e4342cb54aBlock Operator
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