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 3909842 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3911750 epoch_slot_no: 2150 block_no: 3909665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-17 09:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a030e6e4e288a9ad3dd066bf6ab59e5ade5f3f55ae0cd303d41c1a801c28beBlock Operator
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