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 3916653 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918561 epoch_slot_no: 8961 block_no: 3916476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-18 23:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e13b38b1c5ca194033abc73dd22fa80997666ec0441499426fc1e76adbf83aeBlock Operator
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