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 3908430 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3910338 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 3908253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8597 time: 2020-03-17 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaadf1a36a38bdb4a51f4d067c7d8aa78dfd9bea9d8afc9f1da60c0921832118fBlock Operator
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