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 3918070 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3919978 epoch_slot_no: 10378 block_no: 3917893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1007 time: 2020-03-19 07:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf90a2249e9c2146012be9fdd2381892015a9dea183f74baab1aca80ab7aafaBlock Operator
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