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 3917377 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919285 epoch_slot_no: 9685 block_no: 3917200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-19 03:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f998bf1dc607bcb3c7fac7aa7f1285aff49f9234c60c530e5f3f214377add0Block Operator
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