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 3907872 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3909780 epoch_slot_no: 180 block_no: 3907695 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1281 time: 2020-03-16 22:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a87509a2cc30f2b253546024ccf13a06b0e0fc8a4f220935ca9f4e714324ee8Block Operator
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