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 3916796 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918704 epoch_slot_no: 9104 block_no: 3916619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2020-03-19 00:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x969816f3d6a4174f52a0686a1199f39af08a6d7cbae0ca6336bd08bea33df1a7Block Operator
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