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 3912542 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3914450 epoch_slot_no: 4850 block_no: 3912365 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3552 time: 2020-03-18 00:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997f83e6f3cbfc02a392be741f63fe265b529313d066cd00282bcb11d9c6d5bcBlock Operator
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