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 3916890 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918798 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 3916713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4610 time: 2020-03-19 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ea79141280f2d01e921376d782d4dbcb4de05d367e33d7d428328e88a02b9bBlock Operator
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