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 3918979 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3920887 epoch_slot_no: 11287 block_no: 3918802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1647 time: 2020-03-19 12:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345daadf94106eb0bd773c3db756b1adca29e317ed0d35d999f5b7c6cb636dbbBlock Operator
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