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 3913831 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3915739 epoch_slot_no: 6139 block_no: 3913654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6606 time: 2020-03-18 07:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5341e4562f852a445bb5842a7113de2fca2ea52383e28348a833248db8ffed91Block Operator
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