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 3917837 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919745 epoch_slot_no: 10145 block_no: 3917660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-19 06:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f55ac8eb4adcda480ec4739d899b1710015880550071018ad0e134cf8f273dBlock Operator
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