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 3912873 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3914781 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 3912696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-18 02:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75094afd02849016690e6ac77be085a0b40cf6f30f31e6116ab6ceedfe2eb2ccBlock Operator
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