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 3911294 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3913202 epoch_slot_no: 3602 block_no: 3911117 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 952 time: 2020-03-17 17:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d51da9d656f253281dcf121943c25680989c407ba7ec56c862df8257ef1bdd8Block Operator
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