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 3908205 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910113 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 3908028 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-17 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279b0756631930287131635cd859ba4c2d492b25c08de02833076631d68caefeBlock Operator
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