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 3906660 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3908568 epoch_slot_no: 20568 block_no: 3906483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2439 time: 2020-03-16 16:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f10ef92b4e0c3d47280e52d1cb9438e96b084645005b19688ad94f16ee558a0Block Operator
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