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 3913657 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3915565 epoch_slot_no: 5965 block_no: 3913480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-18 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x329dee544754853277dd0bfd76a6345b691cf1f07eb3d2e3f808a8e7438d52a4Block Operator
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