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 3910978 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3912886 epoch_slot_no: 3286 block_no: 3910801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2913 time: 2020-03-17 16:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af6a3d9ffad635f4701e7760190e37e74f78a344c5446c91c57642c566a4d8aBlock Operator
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