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 3918673 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920581 epoch_slot_no: 10981 block_no: 3918496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-19 10:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53dad56684f90dc1fcdcedda5a06ffaf9e5d01ff67bc876234d8caac345418f1Block Operator
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