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 3907890 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3909798 epoch_slot_no: 198 block_no: 3907713 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2020-03-16 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b5d7348cbf280fd03a26d5d27af293d396c774b3e833996af02f18bfb69fafBlock Operator
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