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 3908561 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910469 epoch_slot_no: 869 block_no: 3908384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-17 02:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a82a0b2213188b56e6ce4d6bfec506016816a1f8311269d431abebc7270b3f1Block Operator
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