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 3918940 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3920848 epoch_slot_no: 11248 block_no: 3918763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-19 12:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84859aec160968f081d960367db2cb69145d64b9d0885fcfd373b888e3fed106Block Operator
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