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 3908715 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3910623 epoch_slot_no: 1023 block_no: 3908538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-17 03:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc574e627466016448c7bd298c0ddfe6bbd8f73f817f39fb1c6b3c5dbba5101ecBlock Operator
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