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 3915449 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3917357 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 3915272 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3346 time: 2020-03-18 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f8b4870430ee356a11e2f889b36998f37902ba7d0b771840b4b7fff2b5e074aBlock Operator
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