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 3910817 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912725 epoch_slot_no: 3125 block_no: 3910640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-03-17 15:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4cf8fd0120e819ab33d1f2f038f0dcd46756f021b7853edf6e86ccaf0dcf79Block Operator
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