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 3917313 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919221 epoch_slot_no: 9621 block_no: 3917136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2439 time: 2020-03-19 03:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f66b98dacb29a7e4148bf0a41548731a9af30c4fcf6546f7c5069b98d1caaa4Block Operator
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