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 3911458 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3913366 epoch_slot_no: 3766 block_no: 3911281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3334 time: 2020-03-17 18:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d632b265f8cd35fd6b4757ef992b0b6fc8cbf8420f613dca293234a9b79e173Block Operator
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