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 3906611 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3908519 epoch_slot_no: 20519 block_no: 3906434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-16 15:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ab33a2328a1cbde33c09bd56f7e2b38ad07c2fc40cc9bd4caf13329c7e5a25Block Operator
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