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 3918433 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920341 epoch_slot_no: 10741 block_no: 3918256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1554 time: 2020-03-19 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a819bbc2bf793eb19a88347c1b5acc21d056befeed70bfedd03d61e2e443083Block Operator
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