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 3910341 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912249 epoch_slot_no: 2649 block_no: 3910164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1599 time: 2020-03-17 12:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584db497c200dc215b93cba745b20945877412ac581319de150955b9c9983a2fBlock Operator
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