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 3913182 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3915090 epoch_slot_no: 5490 block_no: 3913005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2606 time: 2020-03-18 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa12b8140370f373c2563c01a1c4d36ce4b840391a66f3f86a3548b0183753b64Block Operator
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