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 3907170 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3909078 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 3906993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4615 time: 2020-03-16 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5693c850a8336bf931fcaf9cfefb0558f62ccb9a266028a3c0ccc76704955e56Block Operator
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