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 3917977 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919885 epoch_slot_no: 10285 block_no: 3917800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-19 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7097e95d50b60f78b5277cd1d6bc92ff5b090709e8c884ae7059375abc768d8Block Operator
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