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 3906292 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3908200 epoch_slot_no: 20200 block_no: 3906115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-16 13:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25919c764e03690325c402adaef07bb37d9a9cdf5b11bd6a874d602393ea84daBlock Operator
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