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 3906460 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3908368 epoch_slot_no: 20368 block_no: 3906283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2021 time: 2020-03-16 14:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecc2a0d68b46a9c7da197ebf2ffe8b3cb6da20ff718c426756d5989ee205a472Block Operator
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