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 3918596 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3920504 epoch_slot_no: 10904 block_no: 3918419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-19 10:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09a24ffb0663bc861b4c4fd07f1db925a00615370a104271d0bbd05defad7d9Block Operator
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