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 3912018 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3913926 epoch_slot_no: 4326 block_no: 3911841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2296 time: 2020-03-17 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc566ec55d30b845474d081272d9636aab624ac0cd165b3b5c2f35f64c63913faBlock Operator
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