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 3915407 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3917315 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 3915230 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1635 time: 2020-03-18 16:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ca1a6fd793a9b47a3034902d98772e12c5144043f2b23949ddb17d06b4ce2fBlock Operator
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