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 3908377 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910285 epoch_slot_no: 685 block_no: 3908200 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-03-17 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a8515f8c8b54a44d3b0c630728be95c73c5b4df25d7c587451d81cf459a35aBlock Operator
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