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 3907349 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3909257 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 3907172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4432 time: 2020-03-16 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04289dd6a607e7c576c013b7d6a7e2bf4c3018f9873e8baf3e6a90608c6b8cefBlock Operator
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