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 3908368 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3910276 epoch_slot_no: 676 block_no: 3908191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-17 01:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3527eb0812f55bfa35a2d70e9c1bdaf9ec4256b699317eeb28fc8b8577da9d63Block Operator
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