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 3915679 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3917587 epoch_slot_no: 7987 block_no: 3915502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-18 18:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc79c22788f842d772e21650761bba950f1a04b281647f8c6f6b01f828eace5fBlock Operator
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