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 3917496 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919404 epoch_slot_no: 9804 block_no: 3917319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1623 time: 2020-03-19 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a64b833f73e36d679a5a5853d376e8fd7394d6c0526d8bbb3e2f25299712a1Block Operator
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