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 3907489 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3909397 epoch_slot_no: 21397 block_no: 3907312 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2020-03-16 20:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa0a446b806cadddf8149c11a8a894ea071f33d1f5b6728d218f16799245fcfBlock Operator
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