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 3913478 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3915386 epoch_slot_no: 5786 block_no: 3913301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-18 05:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5a9c3d3dc4869de25862a618973d62f0aad6910ed6851ce00b538ca6fd7bbdBlock Operator
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