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 3906449 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3908357 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 3906272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7950 time: 2020-03-16 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6b34404673611c5f5b68ca3a45109ee47d0db3ade7a77bc1f8363a9913b426Block Operator
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