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 3912860 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3914768 epoch_slot_no: 5168 block_no: 3912683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-18 02:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09e12da0f4d7115ace6176ceed514025319a222c7ad15776143fa23f5fbc25aBlock Operator
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