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 3918005 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919913 epoch_slot_no: 10313 block_no: 3917828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-19 07:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545d8a83793cf37c128863c1fbb78a72d5f1fb3529db3aa90317dd81a7366adeBlock Operator
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