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 3908819 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3910727 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3908642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8009 time: 2020-03-17 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd69c4005b27856fbf905a5c99810471ff8cad1f0cbb8f85da7e1628e369f361fBlock Operator
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