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 3912812 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3914720 epoch_slot_no: 5120 block_no: 3912635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-18 02:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56432384042daed5eb8f68d820485465399c8b17f2c88e95d4825fb5edb8befBlock Operator
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