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 3912272 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3914180 epoch_slot_no: 4580 block_no: 3912095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-03-17 23:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aaa251f16ea45b5cdbc480dd6c4157e8f203778172c728dfa205e7e6a32d2f4Block Operator
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