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 3915109 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3917017 epoch_slot_no: 7417 block_no: 3914932 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1952 time: 2020-03-18 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53883623b62dc6914a4985257ba1613290458ae0e8e51bc7bb7c71f45e8bd76dBlock Operator
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