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 3915696 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3917604 epoch_slot_no: 8004 block_no: 3915519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2075 time: 2020-03-18 18:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51cf3a6582bcb6d42050ba91befa4537e3c1f7a5abd14867f51dcb275959ad43Block Operator
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