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 3916877 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918785 epoch_slot_no: 9185 block_no: 3916700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2169 time: 2020-03-19 00:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fba62baca64ff9780aa3480f9f30180063be31def962410658b994639e40832Block Operator
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