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 3918055 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3919963 epoch_slot_no: 10363 block_no: 3917878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-19 07:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47747545a0135ff5a6b0f67a8ce23b07d7ada92d82a4be3be627841bba8c40e5Block Operator
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