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 3911058 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3912966 epoch_slot_no: 3366 block_no: 3910881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-17 16:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b4293727d78c2ae86d5a38f4232dce379412aa6d5e95db59ae0b5d484ac38bfBlock Operator
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