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 3917050 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3918958 epoch_slot_no: 9358 block_no: 3916873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3587 time: 2020-03-19 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a4bbf0fdfdbb639ccf0c009a3ab12c8566e91d2059ef65772f043844f91c79Block Operator
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