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 3916810 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918718 epoch_slot_no: 9118 block_no: 3916633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-03-19 00:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffb9f99573c41f0b9a704a6af41b501c1b3032a1f52b5c9d4522f78f4491f05bBlock Operator
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