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 3916750 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918658 epoch_slot_no: 9058 block_no: 3916573 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1889 time: 2020-03-19 00:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a32891acdf6cfbaaab1d501f9d482e2c1a67005f945b4ce2a01de10e13d352Block Operator
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