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 3918856 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3920764 epoch_slot_no: 11164 block_no: 3918679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-19 11:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x152ac464765f773e110d1b0ec7b4207acb36bdcd93c85aa7deeddf0d3f89e789Block Operator
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