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 3910688 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912596 epoch_slot_no: 2996 block_no: 3910511 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2593 time: 2020-03-17 14:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f934d581d4a2f91ab2c0a7c1498eff04fd6609c8535ad2c892e51c16b6047fBlock Operator
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