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 3913185 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3915093 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 3913008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-18 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf9cb01a85d6d2cb217a3117ed55b5b563af7ba5102b5383c1f4ddd9b470c0bbBlock Operator
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