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 3913649 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3915557 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3913472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3683 time: 2020-03-18 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1deefcd4daa833007505896e76bdc91dfda7c44aa1119bafd1924be693d88e6dBlock Operator
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