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 3911042 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3912950 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 3910865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2034 time: 2020-03-17 16:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f79a897c7ba478bb4021525633c145449d6e985d2e9aeecfde9c01b880d9751Block Operator
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