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 3915196 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3917104 epoch_slot_no: 7504 block_no: 3915019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1828 time: 2020-03-18 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69edcc06a3577e62e00728efc796cb7c176591a967ee60e851975b5fb64a1970Block Operator
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