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 3917009 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918917 epoch_slot_no: 9317 block_no: 3916832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3037 time: 2020-03-19 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5003ef38f735a0f3d465db9f1734679f86cd3f95235f4c19517bc8ddec5d42d7Block Operator
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