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 3912890 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3914798 epoch_slot_no: 5198 block_no: 3912713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-18 02:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aaf42b11cd10c4e96b85475721305d26f1e68f2e550969f58228e50baa5f5b4Block Operator
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