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 3910589 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3912497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3910412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2783 time: 2020-03-17 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8e4a5e2837d941a67b47340acd784956aa581313049b6d3d8bb8b2f2eae3e71Block Operator
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