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 3915854 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3917762 epoch_slot_no: 8162 block_no: 3915677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3114 time: 2020-03-18 19:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x719459cff946c18b4a4c11a66c9ea5efc7208528ac4f72c4fe506a815c33d10aBlock Operator
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