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 3908318 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910226 epoch_slot_no: 626 block_no: 3908141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2490 time: 2020-03-17 01:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e0ab627224fdfe4913d40197495316692509e4162801b5b16f75f2d14c5e60Block Operator
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