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 3906581 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3908489 epoch_slot_no: 20489 block_no: 3906404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2407 time: 2020-03-16 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e4ae5799afcf81c91836cdd2e8ec4eb8f07efe1e83460f41b7dd7c9c511c6eBlock Operator
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