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 3906310 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3908218 epoch_slot_no: 20218 block_no: 3906133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2020-03-16 14:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64c413eeda796e7be7d5ae4c2b2e4c31148f604b6745a5df4ef477b6945f5d7fBlock Operator
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