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 3910357 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3912265 epoch_slot_no: 2665 block_no: 3910180 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8114 time: 2020-03-17 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af60b6d2cae877cbe6ca4c464d366c9e2c1739a52650e71691e478925b84fc1Block Operator
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