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 3916010 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3917918 epoch_slot_no: 8318 block_no: 3915833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1685 time: 2020-03-18 19:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e250ec2c27fad221c408ebfaf3e33656ec3788cfb32dec308b3598d6e994f9Block Operator
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