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 3913859 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3915767 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3913682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5016 time: 2020-03-18 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6953177f5ad1e19ee89d4592c1b942a7362d6509226bfdf9e19594165624a145Block Operator
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