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 3916408 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918316 epoch_slot_no: 8716 block_no: 3916231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-18 22:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0b6e91dae502257e88b5701ed874bc8ed20c0edd0b806dbca82e0535c74796Block Operator
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