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 3910560 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3912468 epoch_slot_no: 2868 block_no: 3910383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2491 time: 2020-03-17 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe8071682594f87be2195562737c60d6090e3afa213886bc45607149d38a4ce6Block Operator
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