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 3910339 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912247 epoch_slot_no: 2647 block_no: 3910162 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8822 time: 2020-03-17 12:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae40d16b5fa29c20e3a8d4a0a4174ec9eeb79ab9b4c0c1feb11eb28ca272715aBlock Operator
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