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 3917036 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918944 epoch_slot_no: 9344 block_no: 3916859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1721 time: 2020-03-19 01:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc70269109d7b9d024ecf0f8a2efdae7c75f570e0d87983e85aa9a78a4cbf2a75Block Operator
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