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 3910428 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912336 epoch_slot_no: 2736 block_no: 3910251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8012 time: 2020-03-17 12:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3235d2cc4ab32a88fcc5b7c3a2471b40d509e2235f24dfb5125db2f0a361cfBlock Operator
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