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 3908391 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3910299 epoch_slot_no: 699 block_no: 3908214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-17 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcac4007100b765295e845a093cea42aac41c61ae5c135e3305f1b6a564bc451Block Operator
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