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 3915080 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3916988 epoch_slot_no: 7388 block_no: 3914903 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1637 time: 2020-03-18 14:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x255178201262eca32eeb0cd3f9be5e9d4730ef92d42906fad70104f8525a9ab2Block Operator
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