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 3912479 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3914387 epoch_slot_no: 4787 block_no: 3912302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2020-03-18 00:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30105c24df88eaf75572786ea222e53f4a19bfd90b3fade8f67225dabf8ef16Block Operator
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