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 3907950 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3909858 epoch_slot_no: 258 block_no: 3907773 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-16 23:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20790442fd54f71dc1613d8d9ce2f6ed83498383372cb75ed647006aa4c46aedBlock Operator
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