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 3916428 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918336 epoch_slot_no: 8736 block_no: 3916251 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2020-03-18 22:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49b544dccef05ce54a45fac9676109117e9cf29fef90faed963be12f294a63cfBlock Operator
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