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 3910544 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3912452 epoch_slot_no: 2852 block_no: 3910367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2526 time: 2020-03-17 13:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57ea3e021ac2bbfd2e01a065dd63f59c1fb09a399a9db6279aeaca3fc1bf4a64Block Operator
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