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 3909899 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3911807 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 3909722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-17 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ee0846010539eb28b2932231da7115328349ff3aa849a9d592f78c0555ac01Block Operator
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