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 3913524 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3915432 epoch_slot_no: 5832 block_no: 3913347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-18 06:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d3b940e66347f2fbde474bcf382f085f28a7a3c315060ac32830ad5af69fdbBlock Operator
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