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 3917192 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919100 epoch_slot_no: 9500 block_no: 3917015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-03-19 02:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebc95b139d017cbd26fb19e9ae255be9b8e1a6f7536c696cc440b844583adc0aBlock Operator
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