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 3908789 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3910697 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 3908612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6596 time: 2020-03-17 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x061c6a8d9939436b08c1012b82426d5327de5060ab0ce4346b5dde2a053307c6Block Operator
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