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 3918875 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3920783 epoch_slot_no: 11183 block_no: 3918698 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-19 11:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc4df8c45ef5f23a77c7422f87a4acb3f0fc65cadeab075e67163d95a4a7bcbBlock Operator
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