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 3913933 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3915841 epoch_slot_no: 6241 block_no: 3913756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1647 time: 2020-03-18 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37f8a55cac6fc6613b243aa2dcfa0bafe88f908f4be65052e355b2d4a90b511bBlock Operator
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