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 3918869 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3920777 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3918692 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7145 time: 2020-03-19 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275f5005a967e1ccbf94c788aa65b640df2770f6eaa2bd2ea8db32dd1841a0e4Block Operator
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