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 3907515 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3909423 epoch_slot_no: 21423 block_no: 3907338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-16 20:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a9ac73598e8296f8f5af207720bec2fc5ac435c82a791306c6bb305eac713f4Block Operator
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