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 3918435 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920343 epoch_slot_no: 10743 block_no: 3918258 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-19 09:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f0350b1515d656f59a80ba039fa6c304703e76700603c2b4eb4e919947a08e5Block Operator
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