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 3908703 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910611 epoch_slot_no: 1011 block_no: 3908526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-17 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3ddd3db6bd50962232633b944f5c6d5c8f23adb8b963a4a24251f9177f96dd0Block Operator
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