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 3906670 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3908578 epoch_slot_no: 20578 block_no: 3906493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-16 16:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250c5fd44fe5430932e0b67cb6ef81ed68e65852cb98fe9b28aae0016adb169dBlock Operator
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