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 3918549 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3920457 epoch_slot_no: 10857 block_no: 3918372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2020-03-19 10:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aed08938c432bbddc64dc1b4bb85106afd871b32078a13ee589c20f600cb626Block Operator
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