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 3909244 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3911152 epoch_slot_no: 1552 block_no: 3909067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-17 06:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x009f37f4675e4ab32562ebd7e60922a041b5f8233d06ed28694d5394744153d3Block Operator
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