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 3908609 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3910517 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3908432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3830 time: 2020-03-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2239a0610f74a954c7244b1a33bc86b17b70c48ffbac9f9e2329f161f28334Block Operator
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