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 3911136 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3913044 epoch_slot_no: 3444 block_no: 3910959 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2948 time: 2020-03-17 16:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8abb83ceac7a94ced7a06df2d5a67baa62824a347a9f493970c5237d2509f165Block Operator
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