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 3910458 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3912366 epoch_slot_no: 2766 block_no: 3910281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2177 time: 2020-03-17 13:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49bdfbe7b00c915105d3634206be74d2708c79d2d897529fda73304f8d1b4b95Block Operator
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