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 3906601 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3908509 epoch_slot_no: 20509 block_no: 3906424 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2063 time: 2020-03-16 15:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b4607621bebbc1508628ed5cb574b2d5cc8bd790a7e44cbedd28429a7c0b4aBlock Operator
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