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 3913829 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3915737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 3913652 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3889 time: 2020-03-18 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c29afa30599ff6cf1a36e347a1f95d543c9f86afd73061141c3552044a36fdBlock Operator
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