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 3915077 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3916985 epoch_slot_no: 7385 block_no: 3914900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1857 time: 2020-03-18 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa514ebdebaecbf3d278f609fb609d8b7213186ff3c8d506885d8b0afc6cb3259Block Operator
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