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 3909689 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3911597 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 3909512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4285 time: 2020-03-17 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd8313651c01fc0ca6e7f4187195472188d378f2dad10abe6f0b26039add31b0Block Operator
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