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 3913532 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3915440 epoch_slot_no: 5840 block_no: 3913355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-18 06:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a273137d95f2b933ba72b8323f669ef9a0ea87a607963bf1f630dd28e249fd4Block Operator
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