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 3913967 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3915875 epoch_slot_no: 6275 block_no: 3913790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2888 time: 2020-03-18 08:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce09b665d44dc1e3f75d207d87bc834635cc8dba799b35ae7b844a9589573edBlock Operator
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