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 3912750 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3914658 epoch_slot_no: 5058 block_no: 3912573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5506 time: 2020-03-18 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48c77bce3530306d575d22f18c6e52cd40a95b50c5c79c445273ed8d1b61b00dBlock Operator
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