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 3910447 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912355 epoch_slot_no: 2755 block_no: 3910270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3508 time: 2020-03-17 13:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb95fb4768b4dffa384676ddcd5ccf6aa6994b34cb1a9fa6e5357b977e67846Block Operator
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