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 3918590 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3920498 epoch_slot_no: 10898 block_no: 3918413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2362 time: 2020-03-19 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e4c2348017b7369bc754133a8c6e97b53c622b4e278f5a17760f6c4f255cf5dBlock Operator
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