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 3912145 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3914053 epoch_slot_no: 4453 block_no: 3911968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-17 22:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb66a1e5ddb29f74edd6bf3a24d4d1fbbdef7c0dd87133ce320a18131f2170aBlock Operator
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