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 3913852 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3915760 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 3913675 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1619 time: 2020-03-18 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481600879e67d7b11a7c90dabfcffbdd0d0b0a436577649b52216f5a36678a83Block Operator
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