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 3918612 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3920520 epoch_slot_no: 10920 block_no: 3918435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3671 time: 2020-03-19 10:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d3b03fa89db5dea93a8dd7519b340671f6e543921ea96f8510da7f88767dce8Block Operator
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