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 3906256 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3908164 epoch_slot_no: 20164 block_no: 3906079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2356 time: 2020-03-16 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a25750ba15ed8e01ec1ebe8e90f6b917c5297917270944b9f11e35c81e72b4aBlock Operator
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