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 3918175 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3920083 epoch_slot_no: 10483 block_no: 3917998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-19 07:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7615a207d2e38606e375865d39330e265c0b8fd8121145baf220a5490dd71b15Block Operator
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